Diseases of the Will : Alcohol and the Dilemmas of Freedom Paperback / softback
by Mariana (University of Toronto) Valverde
Part of the Cambridge Studies in Law and Society series
Paperback / softback
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While associated with comfort and pleasure, alcohol has been and is a 'problem' substance, both for medical and political authorities and for many drinkers.
In this broad-ranging and innovative historical-sociological investigation, Valverde explores the ways in which both authorities and individual consumers have defined and managed the pleasures and dangers of alcoholic beverages.
The author explores the question of free will versus determinism and how it has been challenged by ideas about addiction, morality and psychology during the last 150 years.
The book draws on sources from the US, UK, Canada and elsewhere, and covers topics including nineteenth century 'dipsomania', the history of inebriate homes, Alcoholics Anonymous, fetal alcohol education and liquor control.
It will appeal to readers in legal studies, criminology, sociology, psychology, social theory and the history of medicine.
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- Format:Paperback / softback
- Pages:264 pages, 15 Halftones, unspecified
- Publisher:Cambridge University Press
- Publication Date:28/10/1998
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- ISBN:9780521644693
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Out of StockMore expected soonContact us for further information
- Format:Paperback / softback
- Pages:264 pages, 15 Halftones, unspecified
- Publisher:Cambridge University Press
- Publication Date:28/10/1998
- Category:
- ISBN:9780521644693
