Temperance: The First Culture War
Out of this stew of concern, the Temperance movement gained incredible momentum. It started earlier, in the nineteenth century, as a call for moderation.
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History and Culture
This group examines the history and culture of addiction, including changing substances, social meanings, institutions, and public responses.
From Sacrament to Commodity
As settlements grew into cities, intoxicants became staples and status goods. In Mesopotamia, thick barley beer nourished laborers and accompanied rites.