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A New View of the Temperance Question (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Edwin Reed

 
9780484184014: A New View of the Temperance Question (Classic Reprint)

Synopsis

Explore a new view of the temperance question that starts with the body, not the law.

This book argues that excessive drinking stems from physiological factors and diet, offering a practical approach to reform. It surveys the history of temperance efforts and explains why moral suasion and prohibition have fallen short, proposing a focus on nutrition and daily habits for lasting change.

  • A physiological, food‑based perspective on temperance rather than only rules or bans.
  • A historical overview of how temperance reform has evolved—from moral suasion to prohibition and taxation debates.
  • Clear explanations of how nutrition, work, and climate influence drinking patterns and health outcomes.
  • Examples and reasoning aimed at readers seeking practical, evidence‑based paths to reduce alcohol’s harms.
Ideal for readers of history, public policy, and social reform who want a different angle on temperance.

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