Alcohol: A Dangerous and Unnecessary Medicine, How and Why (eBook)

What Medical Writers Say

Martha Meir Allen (Autor)

eBook Download: EPUB

2022
347 Seiten
DigiCat (Verlag)
859-654724452-3 (EAN)

Infos

Martha Meir Allen's groundbreaking book 'Alcohol: A Dangerous and Unnecessary Medicine, How and Why' delves into the controversial topic of alcohol consumption, challenging societal norms and shedding light on the harmful effects of this widely accepted substance. Written in a compelling and persuasive style, Allen thoroughly explores the history of alcohol as a medicine, its impact on individual health, and its role in modern society. Drawing from scientific research and personal anecdotes, the book provides a thought-provoking analysis that will surely challenge readers' perspectives on alcohol. Allen's literary style is straightforward yet engaging, making the complex subject matter accessible to a wide audience. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in health, addiction, or social issues. Its thought-provoking content will leave readers questioning the societal acceptance of alcohol and its true impact on individuals and communities.

Autor

Martha Meir Allen, whose literary contributions are characterized by a passionate advocacy for temperance and criticism of alcohol consumption, cemented her position as a noteworthy figure through her seminal work 'Alcohol: A Dangerous and Unnecessary Medicine, How and Why'. Allen's scholarly endeavor in this book provides a critical examination of the role of alcohol in society and challenges the prevailing norms of her time, presenting arguments for the abstinence from alcohol as a medicinal agent. Her literary style is marked by persuasive prose aimed at educating and informing her audience of the perils associated with alcohol, highlighting the substance's detrimental impacts not only on individual health but also on society at large. The work stands as a testament to the temperance movement's literature, exemplifying the period's fervent activism for the promotion of public health and morals. Allen's commitment to the cause is evident through her exhaustive research and vivid articulation of the social and medical arguments against the use of alcohol. This book remains a significant historical document, reflecting the societal attitudes and intellectual currents of the early 20th century in America.

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 4.9.2022
• Verlagsort: Prague
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Literatur
• Themenwelt: Medizin / Pharmazie ► Studium
• Schlagworte: 19th century womens authors • advocacy and reform literature • Alcohol • alcohol abstinence advocacy • Alcohol Addiction Impact • Alcoholism Analysis • early 20th century medicine • early health and wellness • Health Hazards Exploration • historical social issues • Martha Meir Allen writings • Medical Ethics Discussion • Medical History • medicinal controversies historical • pharmacology • Physiological effect • prohibition era • prohibition era publications • public domain classics • Public Health Concerns • social reform advocacy • Temperance • temperance movement • temperance movement literature • therapeutics