Drunks – An American History
General:
Name: Drunks – An American History
Format: epub
Size: 4.23 MB
Book:
Title: Drunks
Author: Christopher Finan
Language: English
Year: 2017
Subjects: History, Psychology, Nonfiction
Publisher: Beacon Press
ISBN: 9780807001790
Total pages: 261 str.
Description:
A social history of alcoholism in the United States, from the seventeenth century to the present day
Today, millions of Americans are struggling with alcoholism, but millions are also in long-term recovery. Alcoholics Anonymous and a growing number of recovery organizations are providing support for alcoholics who will face the danger of relapse for the rest of their lives. We have finally come to understand alcoholism as a treatable illness, rather than a moral failure. Today’s advocates can draw inspiration from the victories of sober drunks throughout American history.
Christopher Finan recounts the nation’s history with alcohol and its search for sobriety, which began among Native Americans in the colonial period, when liquor was used to cheat them of their property. He introduces us to the first of a colorful cast of characters, a remarkable Iroquois leader named Handsome Lake, who dedicated his life to helping his people renounce hard liquor. And we meet Carrie…
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