The Temperance Movement (book)

"The Temperance Movement" is a historical book that explores the social and political efforts from the 19th and early 20th centuries aimed at reducing or eliminating alcohol consumption. It highlights how various groups believed alcohol was responsible for social problems like crime, poverty, and family breakdown. The movement promoted moderation or total abstinence from alcohol through advocacy, education, and legislation, ultimately leading to significant changes like Prohibition in the United States. The book provides insight into the societal impacts of alcohol and the motivations behind the push for temperance, reflecting broader themes of social reform and public health.