Real and Imaginary Effects of Intemperance: A Statistical Sketch

Language: English

Published by Forgotten Books, 2024

1334453683 / 9781334453687

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Print on Demand. This book unveils the relationship between intemperance and its effects on society, zeroing in on the contentious topic of insanity. The author counters the claims that 50% of insanity stems from intemperance, arguing instead that the reported increase in insanity during the 1870s is largely due to better enumeration methods and diminishing prejudice. They present evidence suggesting that, far from causing more insanity, an increase in the consumption of fermented beverages has been accompanied by a decrease in distilled spirit consumption and a corresponding decline in alcohol-related mental health issues. The author also challenges the notion that intemperance is the primary cause of poverty, providing evidence that economic factors are far more influential. Their examination of historical and statistical data reveals that laws aimed at reducing consumption through high taxes and prohibition have consistently failed and often worsened the situation. Ultimately, this book emphasizes the importance of a balanced approach that focuses on addressing the root causes of both intemperance and insanity, rather than relying solely on punitive measures. 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.…

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Title
Real and Imaginary Effects of Intemperance: A Statistical Sketch
Author
G. Thomann
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Forgotten Books
Publication year
2024
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English
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9781334453687
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Forgotten Books’ Classic Reprint Series utilizes the latest technology to regenerate facsimiles of historically important writings. Careful attention has been made to accurately preserve the original format of each page whilst digitally enhancing the quality of the aged text.

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