Drinking: Behavior and Belief in Modern History

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Synopsis: A collection of essays examine the social histories of drinking in Europe, America, and Africa

From Library Journal: Based for the most part on papers presented at a conference in Berkeley in 1984, this information-packed book introduces the reader to the history of drinking, from a social standpoint, in Africa, America, and Europe. Among the topics covered are the role of public drinking houses in Colonial America and Third Republic France, the history of the Woman's Christian Temperance Union, the reasons for Prohibition, temperance towns, "Inebriate Reformatories" in Scotland, the temperance movement in Ireland, and the attitude of Nazi Germany on drinking and drunkenness. Also covered are the varied responses to drinking in different countries. The individual articles are well researched and well written, and the introduction provides good background for the entire volume. This excellent compilation includes both a thorough bibliography and a listing of sources for further study. Recommended.
- Barbara L. Flynn, Chicago P.L.
Copyright 1990 Reed Business Information, Inc.

Bibliographic Details

Title: Drinking: Behavior and Belief in Modern ...
Publisher: Univ of California Pr
Publication Date: 1991
Binding: Soft cover
Condition: Good
Book Type: book