Alcoholism In America - From Reconstruction To Prohibition

Informationen zum Autor Sarah W. Tracy is a Reach for Excellence Associate Professor, Honors College, University of Oklahoma. Klappentext Alcoholism in America tells the story of physicians, politicians, court officials, and families struggling to address the problem of excessive alcohol consumption at the turn of the century. Beginning with the formation of the American Association for the Cure of Inebriates in 1870 and concluding with the enactment of Prohibition in 1920, historian Sarah Tracy examines the effect of the disease concept of alcoholism on individual drinkers and their families and friends, as well as the ongoing battle between policy makers and the professional medical community for jurisdiction over alcohol problems. Zusammenfassung Her insights will engage all those interested in America's historic and current battles with addiction.

Product details

• Authors: Sarah W Tracy, Sarah W. Tracy, Sarah W. (Edith Kinney Gaylord Presidential Professor Tracy
• Publisher: Johns Hopkins University Press
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 25.05.2005
• EAN: 9780801881190
• ISBN: 978-0-8018-8119-0
• No. of pages: 357
• Dimensions: 159 mm x 229 mm x 25 mm
• Subjects: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Natural sciences (general); Non-fiction book > Psychology, esoterics, spirituality, anthroposophy > Applied psychology; USA, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Disease & Health Issues, c 1800 to c 1900, 19th century, c 1800 to c 1899, Illness & addiction: social aspects, United States of America, USA, Health, illness and addiction: social aspects, C 1900 - C 1914, c 1900 to c 1909