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This Day in Esoteric Political History
You Can Smoke, But.. (1987) w/ Sarah Milov
Dec 26, 2024
Sarah Milov, a history professor at the University of Virginia and author of "The Cigarette, A Political History," joins the discussion on the 1987 federal smoking regulations. She explores the rise of non-smokers' rights and how scientific evidence shifted public attitudes towards smoking. The conversation also touches on the social stigma surrounding smoking, the paradox of labor rights concerning smoking, and the cultural reflections on smoking artifacts. Milov humorously contrasts past tobacco executive claims with today's vaping trends.
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- The introduction of federal smoking regulations in 1987 marked a significant turning point in public health, emphasizing non-smokers' rights and altering cultural perceptions of smoking.
- The rise of anti-smoking activism in the 1970s, led by groups like GASP, laid the groundwork for legal changes that redefined public spaces and smoker identities.
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The Shift in Smoking Regulations
In 1987, significant changes in smoking regulations were introduced for federal employees in the U.S., restricting smoking to designated areas. This moment marked a crucial turning point in public health history, reflecting a growing recognition of the dangers associated with smoking, including secondhand smoke. The regulations emerged in the context of a broader anti-smoking movement that had been gaining momentum since the 1970s, spurred by scientific research on smoking's adverse effects. As a result, what was once commonplace began to be challenged, leading to a cultural shift toward recognizing the preferences and rights of non-smokers.
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