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American Temperance Movements: Cycles of Reform (SOCIAL MOVEMENTS PAST AND PRESENT)
Language: English
Published by Twayne Pub (edition First Edition), 1989
ISBN 10: 0805797270 ISBN 13: 9780805797275
First Edition
Hardcover. Condition: Good. First Edition. With dust jacket. It's a preowned item in good condition and includes all the pages. It may have some general signs of wear and tear, such as markings, highlighting, slight damage to the cover, minimal wear to the binding, etc., but they will not affect the overall reading experience.
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Condition: good. A copy that has been read, remains in good condition. All pages are intact, and the cover is intact. The spine and cover show signs of wear. Pages can include notes and highlighting and show signs of wear, and the copy can include "From the library of" labels or previous owner inscriptions. 100% GUARANTEE! Shipped with delivery confirmation, if you're not satisfied with purchase please return item for full refund. Ships via media mail.
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Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. Former library book; May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.
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Condition: Good. Former library book; may include library markings. Used book that is in clean, average condition without any missing pages.
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Condition: Good. Used book that is in clean, average condition without any missing pages.
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Condition: Used. In a world where cocktails are practically a religion and the local pub feels more like a second home than a mere watering hole, it?s hard to imagine a time when Americans rallied against their beloved booze with the fervor of a Pentecostal choir. Enter Jack S. Blocker?s ?American Temperance Movements,? a riveting exploration of a historical phenomenon that seems utterly unfathomable in our age of craft breweries and artisan distilleries. Published in the illustrious year of 1989 by Twayne Publishers?during a time when shoulder pads reigned supreme and mullets were considered fashionable?this book is as paradoxical as the very movements it chronicles. Blocker, with the precision of a barista measuring out the perfect shot of espresso, serves up a blend of history, sociology, and just a dash of irony. He meticulously traces the evolution of temperance movements across the United States, from the early 19th century crusaders, who probably thought a good gin and tonic was a gateway drug, to the stolid drys of Prohibition, who took their abstinence as seriously as a vegan at a barbecue. With a penchant for detail that rivals the most committed of abstainers, Blocker showcases how these movements weren?t merely about ditching the drink but were intricately tied to issues of social reform, women?s rights, and, of course, morality?the ultimate buzzkill. As you leaf through the pages, you?ll unearth tales of ardent folks who believed they were combatting a societal plague, and of women who wielded their influence like a cocktail shaker, shaking up the status quo to achieve their goals. Prepare yourself for accounts of fervent speakers who whipped crowds into frenzies, as they heralded the evils of alcohol with the same enthusiasm you might reserve for a particularly gripping episode of your favorite soap opera. But don?t just expect a dry recitation of events; Blocker spices things up with anecdotes that could make even the staunchest teetotaler crack a smile. After all, how often do you get to read about the era?s leading figures engaging in spirited debates that sound almost like the kind of arguments you overhear at your local pub? Picture this: a gentleman in a waistcoat, waving his hands dramatically as he implores the crowd to consider the dangers of whiskey, while the crowd murmurs their agreement, perhaps while secretly eyeing the nearest speakeasy. Of course, if you?re hoping for a light beach read, you might want to reconsider your life choices before diving into this tome. Blocker?s work requires a certain intellectual commitment, much like attempting to explain the physics of brewing beer while simultaneously advocating for its prohibition. It?s an endeavor that may leave you questioning not just the history of temperance but your own personal relationship with the concept of restraint. Condition: This book has been previously loved, perhaps by a history buff who believed that every sip of hard cider was a betrayal to the ideals of our forefathers. Expect dog-eared pages, the occasional ink smudge from an overzealous highlighter, and a certain musty scent that whispers to you of antiquity and the ghosts of forgotten debates. It may not be pristine, but then again, neither were the temperance movements themselves. So, whether you?re a history aficionado, a fervent advocate for the drink-free lifestyle, or just someone who enjoys a hefty dose of irony served up in the form of paperback literature, ?American Temperance Movements? promises to deliver. You might just find yourself chuckling at the absurdity of a world that once deemed a glass of sherry as scandalous as a reality TV star?s latest escapade. In a time when moderation is often drowned out by the clinking of glasses, let this quirky, oddly charming book serve as a reminder of the past?one where the battle against booze was fought with earnestness, fervor, and perhaps a touch more zeal than common sense. Available now at Crappy Old Books, where every book has a story worth reading, even if you have to squint a little to see it through the haze of history.
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Retreat from Reform : The Prohibition Movement in the United States, 1890-1913
Language: English
Published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA, 1976
ISBN 10: 0837188997 ISBN 13: 9780837188997
Seller: Better World Books Ltd, Dunfermline, United Kingdom
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
First Edition
US$ 12.00
US$ 10.93 shipping
Ships from United Kingdom to U.S.A.Quantity: 2 available
Add to basketCondition: Very Good. 1st Edition. Ships from the UK. Former library book; may include library markings. Used book that is in excellent condition. May show signs of wear or have minor defects.
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Condition: Good. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has hardback covers. In good all round condition. No dust jacket. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,600grams, ISBN:0837188997.
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Condition: Poor. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has hardback covers. In poor condition, suitable as a reading copy. No dust jacket. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,550grams, ISBN:0837188997.
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A Little More Freedom: African Americans Enter the Urban Midwest, 1860-1930 (URBAN LIFE & URBAN LANDSCAPE)
Language: English
Published by Ohio State University Press, 2008
ISBN 10: 0814210678 ISBN 13: 9780814210673
Hardcover. Condition: As New. Bright and crisp copy in illustrated covers. No markings. Never been used.
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Alcohol, Reform and Society : The Liquor Issue in Social Context
Language: English
Published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA, 1979
ISBN 10: 0313208891 ISBN 13: 9780313208898
Condition: Good. n. Former library book; may include library markings. Used book that is in clean, average condition without any missing pages.
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Hardcover. Condition: Fine. No Jacket. 1st Edition. Fine copy in burnt orange cloth with black titles.
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The Changing Face of Drink : Substance, Imagery and Behaviour
Language: English
Published by Histoire Sociale-Social History, Incorporated, Ottawa, ON, Canada, 1997
ISBN 10: 096830320X ISBN 13: 9780968303207
First Edition
Trade Paperback. Condition: Good. First. vi, 401pp., notes, tables. Some scuff and wear to covers. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Book.
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American Temperance Movements: Cycles of Reform [Social Movements Past and Preset]
Published by Twayne Publishers/G. K. Hall, New York, 1989
Seller: 32.1 Rare Books + Ephemera, IOBA, ESA, Princeton, NJ, U.S.A.
Association Member: IOBA
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Hardcover. 8vo. Lacking the dust jacket Tells the "complex story" of the Temperance Movement's history in the United States, include. Good only condition with margin notes and highlighting.
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American Temperance Movements: Cycles of Reform [Social Movements Past and Preset]
Published by Twayne Publishers/G. K. Hall, New York, 1989
Seller: 32.1 Rare Books + Ephemera, IOBA, ESA, Princeton, NJ, U.S.A.
Association Member: IOBA
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Softcover. 8vo. Tells the complex story of the Temperance Movement's history in the United States. Good only condition with margin notes and highlighting.
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The Changing Face of Drink: Substance, Imagery, and Behaviour
Published by Les Publications Histoire Sociale/Social History, Inc. / University of Ottawa, Ottawa, 1997
Seller: 32.1 Rare Books + Ephemera, IOBA, ESA, Princeton, NJ, U.S.A.
Association Member: IOBA
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Softcover. 8vo., 401 pp. A selection of papers by alcohol historians drawn from the second international conference on the social history of alcohol held in May 1993 at Huron College. Good only condition with margin notes and highlighting.
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American Temperance Movements - Cycles of Reform
Language: English
Published by Twayne Publishers, Boston, MA, 1989
ISBN 10: 0805797270 ISBN 13: 9780805797275
Seller: UHR Books, Hollis Center, ME, U.S.A.
Association Member: MABA
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
First Edition
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. Stated First Printing. Tells the "complex story" of the Temperance Movement's history in the United States, including controversies of the late 20th century, drunk driving issues, etc. Ex-Library.
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American Temperance Movements: Cycles of Reform (SOCIAL MOVEMENTS PAST AND PRESENT)
Seller: The Extreme History Project, Bozeman, MT, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
First Edition
Hardcover. Condition: Good. 1st Edition. In good condition but cover showing wear. An ex-library book with library markings on spine and inside cover. No highlighting or underlining inside.
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Give to the Winds Thy Fears: The Women's Temperance Crusade, 1873-1874
Language: English
Published by Greenwood Pub Group, Santa Barbara, California, U.S.A., 1985
ISBN 10: 0313245568 ISBN 13: 9780313245565
Cloth. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. First Edition, First Printing. A bit of warp from improper storage, otherwise a fine hardcover first edition, first printing copy blue cloth binding with gold lettering, no DJ.
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Hardcover. Condition: Like New. First THUS. Pages clean, crisp, and bright. Signed and inscribed by Author. Signed by Author.
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Little More Freedom : African Americans Enter the Urban Midwest, 1860?1930
Language: English
Published by Ohio State University Press, 2020
ISBN 10: 0814256163 ISBN 13: 9780814256169
Condition: New.
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A Little More Freedom: African Americans Enter the Urban Midwest, 1860-1930 (URBAN LIFE & URBAN LANDSCAPE)
Language: English
Published by Ohio State University Press, 2020
ISBN 10: 0814256163 ISBN 13: 9780814256169
Condition: New.
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Little More Freedom : African Americans Enter the Urban Midwest, 1860?1930
Language: English
Published by Ohio State University Press, 2020
ISBN 10: 0814256163 ISBN 13: 9780814256169
Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.
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Condition: good. Befriedigend/Good: Durchschnittlich erhaltenes Buch bzw. Schutzumschlag mit Gebrauchsspuren, aber vollständigen Seiten. / Describes the average WORN book or dust jacket that has all the pages present.
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Alcohol and Temperance in Modern History: An International Encyclopedia 2 Vol. Set
Seller: Mikes Book Market, North Lancaster, ON, Canada
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. FREE SHIPPING IN CANADA,EX LIB,VOL 1 ONLY,CLEAN TEXT,FIRM BINDING.
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Give to the Winds Thy Fears: The Women's Temperance Crusade, 1873-1874: 55 (Contributions in Women's Studies)
Seller: Simply Read Books, Boat Of Garten, United Kingdom
Seller rating 4 out of 5 stars
First Edition
US$ 42.22
US$ 27.33 shipping
Ships from United Kingdom to U.S.A.Quantity: 1 available
Add to basketHardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. 1st Edition. 1985 Greenwood Press first edition first printing hardback; very good, clean copy, turquoise linen boards with gilt titling to front and spine, no dj; UK dealer, immediate dispatch.
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The Changing Face of Drink Substance, Imagery, and Behaviour
Published by University of Ottawa, Ottawa, 1997
ISBN 10: 096830320X ISBN 13: 9780968303207
Seller: Riverwash Books (IOBA), Prescott, ON, Canada
Association Member: IOBA
Seller rating 3 out of 5 stars
First Edition
Softcover. Condition: Very Good with no dust jacket. First Edition. 401 pp. Edgewear, corners rubbed. Light wear to covers. A selesction of papers by alcohol historians (one is tempted to say alcoholic historians here) drawn from the second international conference on the social history of alcohol held in May 1993 at Huron College. ; 8vo 8" - 9" tall.
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Condition: Very good.
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A Little More Freedom: African Americans Enter the Urban Midwest, 1860-1930 (URBAN LIFE & URBAN LANDSCAPE)
Language: English
Published by Ohio State University Press, 2020
ISBN 10: 0814256163 ISBN 13: 9780814256169
Seller: Ria Christie Collections, Uxbridge, United Kingdom
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
US$ 61.87
US$ 16.37 shipping
Ships from United Kingdom to U.S.A.Quantity: Over 20 available
Add to basketCondition: New. In.
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"Give to the Winds Thy Fears" The Women's Temperance Crusade, 1873-1874
Published by Greenwood Press, Westport, CT, 1985
ISBN 10: 0313245568 ISBN 13: 9780313245565
Seller: Attic Books (ABAC, ILAB), London, ON, Canada
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Signed
Hardcover. Condition: Very good. Contributions in Women's Studies No. 55. xix, 280 p. 24 cm. 4 figures, 2 maps, 4 platesTeal cloth with gold print. Inscribed by author on front free endpaper. Faint mark on lower edge.
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