The truth about the tobacco habit by T. Swann Harding
"The Truth About the Tobacco Habit" by T. Swann Harding is a scientific publication written in the early 20th century. The book explores the health implications of tobacco use, questioning commonly held beliefs about its detrimental effects on health. Throughout the text, Harding examines the lack of rigorous scientific evidence supporting the notion that smoking leads to various diseases and highlights the complexities of individual human responses to tobacco. In this examination,
Harding provides anecdotes from personal experiences as well as references to medical opinions that challenge the prevailing anti-tobacco sentiment of his time. He critiques anti-smoking lectures and outlines differing medical perspectives regarding the effects of tobacco, suggesting that moderate smoking might not be as harmful as often claimed. Harding argues that while tobacco is frequently blamed for various health issues, the evidence supporting this connection is largely based on opinion rather than definitive scientific research. The author emphasizes the need for caution and individual consideration in forming judgments about smoking, ultimately advocating for a more nuanced understanding of its effects on health. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Harding, T. Swann (Thomas Swann), 1890-1973 |
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| Editor | Haldeman-Julius, E. (Emanuel), 1888-1951 |
| Title | The truth about the tobacco habit |
| Original Publication | Girard: Haldeman-Julius Publications, 1929. |
| Series Title | Little blue book ; no. 1389 |
| Note | Reading ease score: 54.8 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Credits | Carol Brown, Tim Miller and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | RC: Medicine: Internal medicine |
| Subject | Tobacco use |
| Subject | Coffee |
| Subject | Smoking |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 75599 |
| Release Date | Mar 12, 2025 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 1733 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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