xiv, 378 p. The author and his colleagues debunk the tobacco industry's claims that starting smokers understand the health risks, and explore what that means for public health policy. Size: 8vo - over 7�" - 9�" tall.

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Title

Smoking: Risk, Perception & Policy

Publisher

Sage Publications, Thousand Oaks, Calif., London and New Delhi

Publication Date

2001

Language

English

ISBN 10

0761923810

ISBN 13

9780761923817

Binding

Mass Market Paperback

Edition

First Edition

Condition

As New

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This book presents a counter-view, based on a survey of several thousand young persons and adults, probing attitudes, beliefs, feelings, and perceptions of risk associated with smoking. The authors agree that young smokers give little or no thought to health risks or the problems of addiction. The survey data contradicts the model of informed, rational choice and underscores the need for aggressive policies to counter tobacco firms′ marketing and promotional efforts and to restrict youth access to tobacco.

About the Author

Dr. Slovic studies judgment and decision processes with an emphasis on decision making under conditions of risk. His work examines fundamental issues such as the influence of affect on judgments and decisions. He also studies the factors that underlie perceptions of risk and attempts to assess the importance of these perceptions for the management of risk in society. His most recent research examines psychological factors contributing to apathy toward genocide. He no longer does classroom teaching but does advise students in their research. For further information visit Dr. Slovic′s website: www.decisionresearch.org

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