Smoking Geographies: Space, Place, and Tobacco

Unveiling the Hidden Narratives

In the tapestry of human experience, smoking stands out as a practice deeply intertwined with our social, cultural, and spatial landscapes. Smoking Geographies, a groundbreaking work by leading scholars in the field, delves into the intricate relationship between tobacco use, space, and place.

Smoking Geographies: Space, Place and Tobacco (RGS-IBG Book Series 104)

by Gina Crawford

4 out of 5

Language	:	English
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This comprehensive volume unveils the hidden geographies of tobacco consumption and addiction, revealing how the built environment, cultural norms, and policy interventions shape our smoking behaviors. Through in-depth case studies and cutting-edge research, Smoking Geographies offers a multi-dimensional perspective on the role of space and place in understanding tobacco use.

Key Features:

• Examines the spatial and temporal dynamics of smoking, from individual consumption patterns to the broader cultural landscapes
• Explores the social and cultural meanings attached to smoking in different contexts
• Provides a comprehensive analysis of the impact of the built environment on smoking behaviors
• Investigates the role of urban planning and public health policies in addressing tobacco-related issues

For Whom:

Smoking Geographies is an invaluable resource for:

• Urban planners and designers
• Policymakers and public health officials
• Geographers and sociologists
• Researchers and scholars in the field of addiction
• Anyone interested in the complex relationship between humans and their environment

Contents:

The book is structured into four parts, each exploring a distinct aspect of the geography of tobacco:

1. Spatial Patterns and Trends: Examines the geographic distribution of smoking and its consumption patterns, identifying key spatial variations and trends.
2. Tobacco Spaces: Explores the physical and social spaces associated with smoking, from smoking lounges and bars to designated smoking areas in public spaces.
3. Governing Tobacco: Analyzes the role of urban planning and public health policies in shaping smoking behaviors, including smoke-free policies, taxation, and zoning regulations.
4. Tobacco and Identity: Investigates the cultural and social meanings attached to smoking, examining how smoking shapes personal and collective identities.

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Smoking Geographies is a landmark work that provides a comprehensive and nuanced understanding of the complex relationship between tobacco, space, and place. This book offers a unique perspective on the human experience of smoking, opening up new avenues for research and informing innovative strategies for tobacco control. By unraveling the hidden geographies of tobacco, Smoking Geographies empowers us to make informed decisions about our environments and our health.

Free Download your copy today to embark on an enlightening journey into the world of Smoking Geographies!

Smoking Geographies: Space, Place and Tobacco (RGS-IBG Book Series 104)

by Gina Crawford

4 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	14579 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	308 pages
Lending	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported

FREE