Alcohol and Human Life

Weeks, Courtenay C; Barlow, Sir Thomas

ISBN 10: 102526276X / ISBN 13: 9781025262765

Published by Tradd Street Press, 2026

Seller Inventory # I-9781025262765

Synopsis:

"Alcohol and Human Life" is a comprehensive examination of the physiological and sociological impacts of alcohol consumption on the individual and the broader community. Written by Dr. Courtenay C. Weeks with contributions from Sir Thomas Barlow, this work serves as a critical medical and scientific inquiry into the nature of alcohol and its role in human society during the early 20th century. The text provides a rigorous analysis of the effects of stimulants on the human body, exploring topics such as the nervous system, digestive health, and the psychological consequences of addiction.

Beyond the biological perspective, "Alcohol and Human Life" delves into the social implications of alcohol use, reflecting the concerns of the temperance and public health movements of its era. It addresses the relationship between alcohol consumption and industrial efficiency, family life, and national well-being. By synthesizing clinical data with social observation, the authors provide an authoritative voice on one of the most pressing public health issues of the time. This work remains a significant historical document for those interested in the history of medicine, the evolution of social hygiene, and the early scientific approaches to understanding addiction and its societal costs.

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.

This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.

As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Bibliographic Details

Title: Alcohol and Human Life
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Publication Date: 2026
Binding: Hardcover
Condition: New