9780243421312 - The Argonaut, Vol 79: July 1, 1916 Classic Reprint by Alfred Holman (3 results)

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book offers a comprehensive historical and sociological analysis of alcohol and its complex effects on society. Beginning with the early use of alcohol in human societies and carrying the narrative through to the present day, the author examines topics such as alcohol production, distribution, consumption, and taxation, as well as the social and economic impacts of alcohol use, abuse and prohibition. The author argues that alcohol has played a multifaceted role throughout history, and that excessive drinking and other alcohol-related social problems are not intrinsic to alcohol itself, but rather products of broader economic and social issues. The author's research suggests that a balanced approach emphasizing education, treatment, and sensible regulation is far more effective in reducing these problems than blanket prohibition. 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.