`... this is an absobing, and thought-provoking account of story, as yet unfinished.' - Joan Thirk EHR `Especially interesting on the marketing and politics of tobacco, this is an objective work.' - New Scientist ` ... an ambitious and accomplished survey ... Goodman's study greatly enhances our grasp of the creation of the commodities that dominate the modern ... Read moreworld.' - Roy Porter, Times Literary Supplement `Goodman has written a book that is both history and current affairs, which skilfully weaves together the planters, the slaves, and the multinational corporations.' - J.V. Beckett, Times Higher Education Supplement ` ... very well researched book.' - V.G. Kiernan, Social History of Medicine `A fascinating read for smokers and non-smokers alike.' - Sunday Times `An essential read for those who would understand the dilemma caused by smokking's dangers.' - British Medical Journal ` ... a succinct yet ambitiously comprehensive survey of five centuries of nicotine in history. It is addictive reading.' - John Adamson, Sunday Telegraph Show Less