1. In this article, “Laws prohibit smoking around children,” Emily Bazar is summing up some of the recent laws that were passed to protect children from second hand smoke. It says that in some states it is illegal to smoke with a child in a car. Also, it is illegal in some states to smoke in the presence of a child. This article also shows how some restaurants are getting around these laws by not letting children in so adults can still smoke.
2. I think this article is useful for a few reasons. It gives a few peoples point of view so it is not biased. Also, it talks about many of the laws which will be useful to me because I am arguing that these laws should be implemented. This article is not long but it straight to the point.
Hammerle, Nancy. Private Choices, Social Costs, and Public Policy. 1st ed. Westport, CT: Praeger Publishers, 1992.
1. Private Choices, Social Costs, and Public Policy, written by Nancy Hammerle, is a book about many different issues dealing with society. The first chapter is titled “Cigarette Smoking.” She explains how private choices, social costs, and public policy all correspond to cigarette smoking. Policies need to be put in place to stop the social costs from others smoking. She says that something should be done to curb everyone’s smoking habits but she also says that it will be impossible. She also talks about deaths related to smoking.
2. I think this book will be helpful when writing this paper. The author talks about the three main reasons for debate when it comes to passing anti-smoking laws. The book is not biased so it is easy to get good information from. The only drawback is that the chapter on cigarettes is not very long.
Jacobson, Peter, and Jeffery Wasserman. Tobacco Control Laws: Implementation and Enforcement. 1st ed. Santa Monica, Ca: Rand., 1997.
1. Tobacco Control Laws is a book about how smoking laws were implemented and how these laws have been carried out in the past couple of years. Throughout the book, they conduct a series of case studies to learn the process by which tobacco control laws are implemented and enforced. They also research to see how the legislation can be an effective public policy. This book mainly deals with anti-tobacco laws related to clean indoor air (public) and teen access.
2. This book seems to be useful, although I have not read the whole thing. Through the series of case studies, there is a lot of information presented on each issue. Anything from clean air acts to teen access. The only drawback of using this book is that the book was published back in 1997.
"Louisiana Smoke Free Air Act." Tobacco Free Living. 2008. Louisiana Public Health Institute. 17 Apr 2008
1. In this article there are a few links that you can click on which brings you to more information about the “Louisiana Smoke Free Air Act” and tobacco free living. It explains the different areas covered by the Louisiana Smoke Free Air Act. It tells why this law was passed and who it affects and helps. Many people were against this law; however, many were for it. This law only pertains to Louisiana, but there are links that show other states with similar laws.
2. This website seems to be helpful but it may not have enough information. There are plenty areas that are covered, but they do not go way in depth on any topic. It does show what each law consists of and this is helpful when arguing for or against smoking. This website is good to get a few ideas or facts from but that is about it.
Ranger, Laurel . "Do Public Smoking Bans Really Clear the Air for Nonsmokers?." Pulmonary Reviews Vol 12.Is 11Nov. 2007 p46. 17 April 2008.
1. In this article, “Do Public Smoking Bans Really Clear the Air for Nonsmokers?” the author does a series of studies. He studies tobacco exposure in children, effects of smoking bans in public places, and effects of smoking bans in nonpublic places. He uses a large number of people in each study to get an accurate reading. An example of his findings is that nicotine levels fall in nonsmokers not around secondhand smoke.
2. I would recommend this article to anyone arguing for the banning of smoking in public places and around children. First, it is very easy to read and understand. The studies conducted have the facts to prove that second-hand smoke is a major health hazard. This article is very informative and covers a lot of information.
"Smoking Facts." Patient Education. 2004. University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. 17 Apr 2008.
1. This website is different than many other articles I have summarized. It is “Smoking Facts” and the site literally just lists all of the side effects of smoking. It was put together by the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center and states many facts which are useful in writing this paper. It lists all of the illnesses which smoking and second hand smoke can cause. Also, they list some good facts about quitting smoking which may help me argue against smoking.
2. I think this website will be helpful when writing my paper. I will be able to get any factual information I will need from this site. This website also has information on the effects of children and second hand smoke from parents or relatives. I would recommend this website to anyone who needs factual information on smoking.
"Smoking in Public Places." Environmental Tobacco Smoke. 2008. American Heart Association. 17 Apr 2008.
1. “Smoking in Public Places” is an article that gives the background, scientific position, and AHA Advocacy position on Environmental Tobacco Smoke (ETS). In the background section, they talk about a few reports that explain the health hazards of involuntary tobacco smoke (second-hand smoke). The scientific position explains that exposure to ETS in the workplace or home nearly doubles the risk of having a heart attack. It also talks about future programs aimed at this issue. The AHA Advocacy position supports the rights of nonsmokers.
2. This article is very interesting and helpful. It gives you the position of different agencies and their backgrounds. The information is a little old but the same things are still being talked about today.
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