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Confront the true cost of drinking and the enduring power of collective action.
This clear, impassioned work argues that intemperance harms families and society far more than many public foes. It places the harms of drink alongside the slave-trade, making a case for moral responsibility, public policy, and united action to curb a national crisis. Readers will encounter a bold call to examine personal habits and join others in a movement for change.
This edition frames the stakes in practical terms: the impact on households, the danger to free institutions, and the idea that organized temperance effort can transform the course of a nation. It invites readers to weigh the moral and civic costs of alcohol and to consider how public resolve can shift the balance toward a safer, more just society.- A stark comparison of two great national misuses: intemperance and the slave-trade, framed to provoke reflection and dialogue.
- Arguments about family suffering, social decay, and the collapse of civic virtue tied to drinking.
- A call for unity among temperate citizens to confront a widespread problem with collective action.
- Practical questions about policy, personal duty, and the role of citizens in protecting the republic.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book boldly argues that alcohol abuse in the United States now poses a far greater threat to society than the slave trade ever did. The author supports this provocative argument with exhaustive research into the social, economic, and human cost of excessive drinking, providing startling evidence of its devastating impact on individuals, families, and the nation as a whole. This book compares and contrasts the horrors of the transatlantic slave trade with the widespread suffering caused by alcohol abuse, examining both the physical and moral consequences of each. It delves into the complex history of temperance movements, exposing the struggles and triumphs of those who sought to combat the evils of alcohol consumption. Ultimately, this book challenges readers to reconsider their own relationship with alcohol and to join the fight against this insidious scourge. Its powerful insights will ignite discussion and inspire action, making it an essential read for anyone concerned about the well-being of our society. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781332246342_0
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