Velvet Glove Iron Fist Interview
I have just completed an interview with Chris Snowden, author of Velvet Glove Iron Fist.
Velvet Glove Iron Fist is probably the most comprehensive book there is about the anti-smoking movement. It chronicles the anti-smoking movement from the first European discrimination against smoking – when the inquisition arrested one of Columbus’ crew – through the 19th century and 20th century (including Hitler’s obsession with fighting the weed) to the current day. It also shows how the movement has transformed from one with limited aims to the extremist movement it is now. It’s a fascinating read, and we really recommend you purchase it.
In the interview with Chris we discuss the anti-smoking movement, and some of their most extreme claims, for example that of third hand smoke (the idea that touching a smoked could kill you!) And, of course, we talk about the paradoxical opposition of some of the American anti-smoking groups opposition to the electronic cigarette – paradoxical, of course, because the electronic cigarette is both a solution for smokers who can’t quit and identical to the nicotine inhalers sold by pharmaceutical groups that fund these organisations.
Click here to read the full interview: Velvet Glove Iron Fist interview with Chris Snowden.
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