Real and Imaginary Effects of Intemperance: A Statistical Sketch (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

G. Thomann

9780266238874: Real and Imaginary Effects of Intemperance: A Statistical Sketch (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10: 0266238874 ISBN 13: 9780266238874

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

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Explore the real and imagined effects of intemperance through a rigorous, data‑driven lens.

This nonfiction work gathers statistics from American institutions, including letters and statements from eight‑y major asylums, and traces the histories of inebriates and paupers alongside the broader story of alcohol laws.

The book presents a clear, evidence‑based look at how drinking habits have been discussed and studied, confronting common myths with figures and analysis. It also reviews how prohibition and other restrictions have worked in practice, offering a grounded perspective for readers interested in history, policy, and public health.

Learn how data is collected and interpreted across dozens of institutions
See how alcoholism and insanity are linked in the historical record, with careful comparisons to other countries
Examine the claims for and against prohibition‑style laws, including their unintended consequences
Understand the economic and social context surrounding temperance debates of the era

Ideal for readers of history, public policy, and social science who want a measured view of temperance and its effects.

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