Richard Kluger
Richard Kluger is an American author known for his thorough and scholarly works of non-fiction. He has written extensively on various topics, including American history and the tobacco industry. Kluger won the Pulitzer Prize for General Non-Fiction in 1997 for his book 'Ashes to Ashes: America's Hundred-Year Cigarette War, the Public Health, and the Unabashed Triumph of Philip Morris.' He is also known for 'Simple Justice,' a history of the landmark Supreme Court case Brown v. Board of Education.
Books
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1. Ashes to Ashes
"Ashes to Ashes" is a comprehensive history of the American tobacco industry’s triumphs and tragedies, detailing its successful marketing strategies, along with the legal battles it faced due to the health risks associated with smoking. The book offers an in-depth examination of the rise and fall of the tobacco industry, covering everything from the invention of the cigarette to the lawsuits and settlements that ultimately led to its decline. It also provides a detailed account of the individuals, corporations, and government agencies involved in the industry's saga.
