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Big Tobacco, 1997.
Examines the agreement between 40 attorneys general and the major tobacco companies to settle tobacco litigation. Discusses the probable impact on tobacco business and stock prices.
675 words (approx. 2.7 pages), 1 source, $ 23.95
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"Tobacco is much in the news with the historic agreement between a group of 40 state attorneys-general and the major tobacco companies concerning a settlement over tobacco litigation. It might seem that tobacco has been so thoroughly demonized that tobacco stocks would be a sour investment, but in fact the agreement offers a number of reasons why tobacco stocks would be a good investment at this time.
The agreement will mean that the industry has to pay some $368.5 billion and will also be subjected to new rules to reduce the advertising possible for tobacco, to eliminate vending machines, and to tie the future of tobacco to a lowered rate for smoking by young people. The industry will also have to place blunter warnings on cigarette packages. The industry also must acknowledge the authority of government to regulate nicotine. The ..."
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Tobacco: Tax It!!, 2008.
This paper traces the history of tobacco, known early to be the cause of cancerous deaths, and argues that tobacco taxes should be greatly increased.
2,435 words (approx. 9.7 pages), 1 source, APA, $ 74.95
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This paper explains that, as early as the 1800s, scientist began to recognize that nicotine was so poisonous that it could be used as an insecticide and that pure nicotine could kill humans. The author focuses on the dangers of secondhand smoke because she is appalled that, in the 21st century, there is still disbelief about its danger. The paper stresses that the taxes and laws that have come to fruition over the past 20 years are from nonsmokers speaking out. The author feels that, if the majority of smokers feel they have a right to be intolerant of nonsmokers who wish to live a healthier life, then they should have to pay for the privilege of smoking. The paper concludes that smoking, if not banded, should be taxed so high that it is unaffordable.
Table of Contents:
History and Health Issues of Tobacco in America
Tobacco Will Kill You
Where Do We Go from Here?
Conclusion
From the Paper
"In 1492, Christopher Columbus was offered dried tobacco by the American Indians as a gift. Columbus and his sailors brought tobacco back to Europe and it has grown their ever since. Again the supposed medicinal purposes of tobacco resulted in extreme popularity in Europe as it did in America. Thomas Harriet has the historical place in history as being the first to promote the smoking of tobacco as a way to get your recommended daily dose. It must be noted that Harriet died of nose cancer thought to be caused by exhaling the smoke from tobacco through his nose which was popular at the time."
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The Tobacco and Sugar Industries of Cuba, 2002.
An analysis of the economic differences between the tobacco and sugar industries of Cuba through a review of "Cuban Counterpoint Tobacco and Sugar" by Fernando Ortiz.
900 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 1 source, $ 35.95
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This paper will discuss the nature of tobacco and sugar in the Cuban economy, and will show how they differ in the greater scope of the Cuban economy. By showing the statistics of how the sale of each of these items plays a part in the survival of Cuba, we can begin to see the ideas of how they interact within the value of their production value. By using the book "Cuban Counterpoint Tobacco and Sugar" by Fernando Ortiz, we can see how these values are created within the Cuban economic structure.
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Tobacco Laws, 2005.
This paper contends that more restrictions are necessary on selling and advertising tobacco products.
675 words (approx. 2.7 pages), 3 sources, $ 26.95
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The paper discusses whether tobacco advertisements and sales should have stricter laws. The paper explains that dating back to President Clinton, presidents and the Congress has passed laws on restricting tobacco sells and restricting tobacco advertisements. Yet, the paper presents statistics that show the number of people who smoke remains about the same. The paper maintains that as the lives of children, teenagers and adults are at stake from the danger of tobacco products, more restrictions need to be placed on selling tobacco products and restricting advertisement of tobacco products.
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""Of all drugs, legal and illegal, tobacco is the greatest killer" even though there are restrictions on tobacco products (Tobacco laws). Dating back to President Clinton, presidents and the Congress has passed laws on restricting tobacco sells and restricting tobacco advertisements. Yet, the statistics of people who smoke remain about the same. As the lives of children, teenagers, and adults are at stake from the danger of tobacco products, more restrictions need to be placed on selling tobacco products and restricting advertisement of tobacco products. "When President Bill Clinton announced in August his intention to implement Food and Drug Administration restrictions on the selling of cigarettes, he hastened to assure the nation's tobacco growers that he felt their pain" (Goldman 25)."
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Smokeless Tobacco, 2002.
An overview of smokeless tobacco and its effect on oral health.
2,900 words (approx. 11.6 pages), 7 sources, $ 106.95
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This paper is on the subject of smokeless tobacco and oral health. All forms of cancer involve out-of-control growth and spread of abnormal cells. Smokeless tobacco comes in two different forms: snuff and chewing tobacco. Smokeless tobacco can lead to the following diseases: cancer of the mouth, gum recession, or peeling back of the gums, bone loss around the teeth, abrasion of teeth, and bad breath.
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Tobacco's Last Stand, 2006.
This paper examines the issues involved in the government's view towards tobacco.
1,575 words (approx. 6.3 pages), 0 sources, $ 62.95
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The paper discusses how there can never be an ethical dilemma, because one of the prima facie obligations always outweighs the others and becomes the absolute obligation. In this case, it is evident that the state government has many areas of consideration. The paper explains that there are those within society that have been adversely affected by the use of tobacco and tobacco products, there are the tobacco companies that have produced the products, the health care facilities that treat individuals with illness caused by these products, the tax payers that must pay for health care which the patients cannot afford and the states that must absorb the cost of the health care.
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Tobacco Controversies, 1996.
Analyzes medical, political, social & economic factors of debates over regulation of tobacco as a drug & govt. subsidies for tobacco growers. Table.
3,375 words (approx. 13.5 pages), 18 sources, $ 119.95
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Tobacco use, particularly in the form of cigarette smoking, is recognized as a major health risk behavior in the United States (Horrigan, 1995, p. 28). With the exception of the control of cigarette smoking in public places and work areas and generally ineffective efforts to prohibit the access of minors to tobacco products, however, little official effort is made to impose strict controls on the consumption of tobacco in this country. In fact, an official policy of the federal government in the United States encourages the production of tobacco for domestic consumption through a subsidy program for tobacco farmers (Bates, 1995, pp. 195-198). In the late-summer of 1995, however,..."
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Tobacco, 2002.
This paper examines the addictive qualities of tobacco and argues in favor of outlawing its use in the United States.
1,335 words (approx. 5.3 pages), 8 sources, MLA, $ 44.95
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This paper presents presents a detailed discussion on why the use of tobacco should be made illegal. The writer takes the reader on an exploratory journey of the issue of tobacco and its addictive qualities. The writer details the health care issues associated with tobacco use, investigates the cost to taxpayers among other issues. The writer also discusses several proposals that may help to cut down or discourage tobacco use, including increased taxes, more coordinated governmental and international control over its distribution and the removal of legal protections for tobacco companies.
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"The outlawing of tobacco products would seriously cut down on the use of tobacco. Those who are stringent about obeying the law would find ways to stop and those who had not started would refuse to take up the habit. In addition it would allow the collection of funds for the purpose of furthering the campaign against its use. (Bigger, 1993) In 1990 alone tobacco use contributed to 400,000 deaths in the United States. This made it the leading cause of death, even more so than from guns or AIDS. This is reason enough to outlaw its use. The discovery in recent decades of the tobacco industry?s purposeful addition of addictive chemicals to their product is enough to ban tobacco use in America. Tobacco use has no positive benefits at all."
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Teens and Tobacco, 2004.
An analysis of the issues involved in tobacco use among teenagers.
843 words (approx. 3.4 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 30.95
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This paper reviews a "Journal of Family Practice" article, "Current Trends in Tobacco Prevention and Cessation in Nebraska Physicians' Office", and explores many aspects of the problems that exist with teenagers using tobacco in the form of smoking cigarettes, as well as other forms of tobacco. The paper explores statistical data and discusses recommendations for helping to educate teenagers and others on the dangers of tobacco use.
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"The Journal of Family Practice article ?Current trends in tobacco prevention and cessation in Nebraska physicians' office? (Backer et al 1997) explores many aspects of the problems that exist with teenagers using tobacco in the form of smoking cigarettes, as well as other forms of tobacco. Additionally, the authors of this journal article explore statistical data and discuss recommendations for helping to educate teenagers and others on the dangers of tobacco use. While this journal article focuses on the relationship that exists among teenagers, physicians, and tobacco use, the information is nonetheless quite relevant to a school situation. This article actually deals with the effectuality and ineffectuality of intervention methods used with teenagers, so the recommendations that can be drawn from this data actually have basis in facts rather than simply being proposals that may or may not prove to work in real-life situations. The data published in this article is important for every person who works with teenagers, whether that be in a school, clinical, or home setting, to be familiarized with."
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Should Tobacco Advertising Be Restricted? Yes, 2001.
This is a persuasive paper detailing the effects of tobacco advertising on the public, primarily youths under the legal smoking age.
990 words (approx. 4.0 pages), 3 sources, $ 35.95
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This paper argues in favor of the restriction of tobacco advertising that targets youths under the legal smoking age. Through the use of statistics, and personal experience, the author argues the extent of the protection allowed under the First Amendment to tobacco companies and their advertisers.
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"Some of these regulations include age verification (by sales persons), the elimination of free samples, and denial of sponsorship of social/cultural events. As it is yet too early to judge whether these newly implemented restrictions will have a great influence on youth consumers, one can only hope to see improvements soon. As I had at one time worked in a store that sold tobacco products, my opinion is that even these new regulations are not enough. Many salespeople simply do not bother to check age identification of tobacco consumers."
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'Tobacco Road', 2008.
This paper provides a review of the book 'Tobacco Road' by Erskine Caldwell.
2,835 words (approx. 11.3 pages), 10 sources, MLA, $ 84.95
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In this essay, the writer introduces, discusses and analyzes the book "Tobacco Road," by Erskine Caldwell. Specifically, the writer discusses the author's life and its effect on his writing of "Tobacco Road". Further, the writer provides criticisms of the novel and looks at the novel's place in literary history. The writer notes that "Tobacco Road" is probably one of the most enduring glimpses into a tragic part of America's history that has ever been written. The writer explains that profiling a poor white family from Georgia, it encapsulates the poverty and hunger these people faced, while using dark humor and pathos to portray the tragedy of their lives, and the gradual decline of any decency in their spirit. The paper includes over 10 pages of copied critiques on this subject.
Outline:
Introduction
Tobacco Road
References
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"It seems the only one with any sense at all in the family is Pearl, and she has enough sense to want to get out and go to Augusta. She is also the most unusual character in the novel - she never speaks, and refuses to sleep with her husband, Lov. Early in the novel, the reader discovers Jeeter is not her father, and this explains why she is different, and why she wants to leave the area. Everyone else in the novel seems a bit dazed by what happens around them, just as Lov is dazed when he loses the turnips. Caldwell gives a sense of unreality to the novel, as if things are happing around the characters, and they do not understand why they happen, or how everything relates to them and their lives. It is as if they are walking through life - seeing it but not really taking part.
"Jeeter uses his children to further himself, no matter how shocking this may be. He sold Pearl to Lov for seven dollars and some household items, and is absolutely enthralled with Ellie May's sexual seduction of Lov so Jeeter can grab the turnips. He also in effect sells his son Dude to Sister Bessie Rice for a car and the chance to get his firewood to market. Jeeter is always full of hope, but he is so scheming and lazy he can never get past the hoping stage."
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The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, 2007.
A discussion of how the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives keeps the public safe.
3,726 words (approx. 14.9 pages), 14 sources, MLA, $ 103.95
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This paper examines how everything the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) does is designed to keep the American public safe. The paper explains that ATF has always tackled the controversial issues such as alcohol and firearm control, smoking bans and explosives limitations. The paper looks at how the ATF has to balance its regulations in order to protect American citizens and businesses without infringing on rights. The paper then points out that the ATF needs to work on some areas, but in general, it is successfully serving and protecting the public.
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Thesis
AT F - A History
Duties and Regulations
Regulations - Societal or Economic
Problem Solving
By the Book
How Are They Doing
Conclusion
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"The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives has been evolving since the late 1700s, when the first Congress enacted a tax on imported spirits to pay for debts incurred during the Revolutionary War. At that time, agents collected taxes through the Department of Treasury. In 1862, by Act of 1, Congress created the Office of Internal Revenue within the Treasury Department. This new office was responsible for collecting taxes on distilled spirits and tobacco products.
Congress added enforcement as a component of the ATF in 1863 when it authorized the addition of three detectives for the purpose of preventing, detecting and punishing tax evaders."
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The Demand for Indian Tobacco Products, 2004.
Thorough study and evaluation of the demand in the European Union for Indian tobacco products.
8,836 words (approx. 35.3 pages), 44 sources, MLA, $ 185.95
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This dissertation aims to examine the viability of expanding the interests of the Indian Tobacco Company by exporting to the markets of the United Kingdom, Germany, and France. The study explores the economies of the region, the capacity for production, and the potential demand for tobacco exports in the three target countries, as well as their potential markets. Economic indicators, financial indicators, and the relationships between them, as well as growth trends in private spending, country imports, inflationary change, and GDP are reviewed, and standard prices for tobacco products among the countries in light of these other factors are examined.
Outline
Indian Tobacco Company ? Financial Analysis
Profitability and Income
Expense Analysis
Economic Factors
Gross Domestic Product and Net Income
Capacity and Production
Consumption
Price Elasticity of Demand
Nominal vs. Real Prices
Cigarette Imports
Foreign Import Growth
Real Total Domestic Demand
Real Private Consumption Expenditures
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"The advantages for Indian tobacco are a low unit production cost. Average retail prices for export are competitive with respect to Brazil, the United States and Zimbabwe. The cost of converting tobacco into cigarettes in India is approximately .80 US $/1000 pieces in 1999 versus 3.50 in UK and 4.0 in USA. In addition, the Indian market can address the low to medium nicotine levels now being requested by world markets. In addition, such global developments as government controls to restrict production in China, the phasing out of Agri subsidies by EU and Land invasions & Land acquisition in Zimbabwe i.e. change of tobacco farms from White farmers to Native farmer combine to provide an opportunity to gain entrance to export markets, particularly in the United Kingdom, France and Germany."
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Tobacco-Smoking, 2004.
A look at the increasing dangers of tobacco-smoking and the rising awareness of this health problem.
1,004 words (approx. 4.0 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 35.95
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This paper looks how how tobacco-smoking has become the most ominous, as well as preventable, cause of premature deaths throughout the world. It explains that the serious nature of the tobacco menace entails the need for an immediate change in our lifestyle from tobacco dependence to total abstinence.
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"Tobacco smoking is one of the most common habits prevalent throughout the world. Inspite of the serious health consequences people continue to smoke tobacco with very little concern for the possible heath implications. What is more concerning is that apart from the potential risk for the smokers, passive smoking has also had a large toll on the lives of the people. Cardiac arrest and lung cancer are two of the potentially fatal diseases, which are directly attributed to tobacco smoking. Apart from this tobacco is also the leading cause for respiratory problems (asthma, chronic bronchitis), emphysema, oral diseases, infertility and other bodily complications. So there is an urgent need to combat this health menace by way of creating awareness among the people as to the dangers of smoking. Let us discuss the problem in a little detail."
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