Tobacco in History and Culture is the first set in a new reference line, the Scribner Turning Points Library. Future titles will explore other discoveries and historical events that have changed the direction of human societies worldwide, whether through sudden upheavals or gradual evolution.
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2006 - New York Public Library - Best of Reference Award
2006 - New York Public Library Best Reference
"The set is nicely laid out, with interesting sidebars and helpful explanations of terminology adjacent to related articles. There are also some 250 illustrations - graphs, charts, drawings and photographs. These include eight-page color inserts in each volume. Rounding out the work is a timeline and a detailed index. "
"The set includes useful demographics and statistics on consumption, tables, and scientific research and correlations; it will prove an invaluable resource for students preparing research papers...Recommended for all libraries. "
"This makes an excellent starting point for readers looking for a quick entrance to the vast body of knowledge of the history and diversity of tobacco uses, tobacco health, addiction, social control issues, advertising, production, and distribution, among other topics. Highly recommended.\n"