Tricia Starks

Ivan Markovic, a lecturer at Durham University, explores the cultural significance of smoking in modern Britain, from its role in boosting morale during WWII to the 2007 public smoking ban. He questions whether smoking still holds a place in British culture. Meanwhile, Tricia Starks, a history professor at the University of Arkansas, discusses the paradox of the USSR being the first mass smoking society while opposing capitalist ideals. Their insights reveal fascinating historical and social dynamics shaping smoking habits in both Britain and the Soviet Union.