Prohibition a Failure (Classic Reprint): Or, the True Solution of the Temperance Question - Couverture souple

Lewis, Dio

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1330110641 ISBN 13 : 9781330110645

Editeur : Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Rethink temperance through law and compassion, not just prohibition. This book argues that preventing harm is best won through understanding, not sweeping bans, and it questions common assumptions about criminalizing vice.

From legal theory to everyday life, it examines what really accompanies temperance reform and why simply criminalizing drinking may miss the mark. It presents practical perspectives on responsibility, enforcement, and the power of humane approaches to reduce harm and protect communities.

• A clear look at why “vices are not crimes” and how criminal law should treat self‑regarding choices.


• Arguments against overreliance on prohibitive laws and ideas for more effective, humane reform.


• Plain explanations of how courts and lawmakers can balance public safety with individual rights.


• Thoughtful examples that connect law, morality, and everyday decisions about alcohol.

Ideal for readers interested in the history of temperance, legal philosophy, and social policy, who want a measured, evidence‑based take on the temperance question.

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur

Prohibition, many readers will conclude he has joined the rum party. To secure a patient hearing, I take the liberty to express my convictions upon the subject ofT emperance. Alcohol is a poison, and should not be taken into the stomach in any form, or under any circumstances. The candidate for a boat race or billiard tournament scrupulously abstains. For thirty years I have advised total abstinence for both sexes, all ages, and in all conditions of health. I have uniformly advised members of churches to shun theL ords Supper, until unfermented wines are furnished. In renting a hotel property in Boston, I have already sacrificed not less than twenty thousand dollars to keep out rum, and will not lease it without the condition that wines and brandies shall be excluded from the cooking. I have nothing on earth I would not cheerfully give to help the cause of temperance. I believe the Prohibitory Law is a great obstacle in the path of the temperance movement, and that further progress is impossible until the law is abolished.
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Forgotten Books is a publisher of historical writings, such as: Philosophy, Classics, Science, Religion, History, Folklore and Mythology.

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This is a pre-1923 historical reproduction that was curated for quality. Quality assurance was conducted on each of these books in an attempt to remove books with imperfections introduced by the digitization process. Though we have made best efforts - the books may have occasional errors that do not impede the reading experience. We believe this work is culturally important and have elected to bring the book back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide. This text refers to the Bibliobazaar edition.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Forgotten Books
• Date d'édition: 2018
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1330110641
• ISBN 13: 9781330110645
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 276
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