The War on Alcohol

Explore the transformative narrative of 'The War on Alcohol,' a profound examination of America's history with alcohol prohibition. In this groundbreaking book, Lisa McGirr meticulously dismantles the long-held myth of prohibition as merely a 'noble experiment.' Instead, she uncovers deeper historical implications that led to significant governmental expansion and the establishment of today's penal state. With 352 pages of compelling analysis published by W W Norton & Company in 2016, this BRAND NEW book is essential for anyone interested in understanding the complexities of alcohol legislation and its societal impacts. Dive into the realities of speakeasies and the criminal underworld while grasping how prohibition set the stage for modern governance. This insightful exploration not only appeals to history buffs but also to those engaged in the ongoing conversation about substance use and legal frameworks. Don't miss your chance to enrich your library with this authoritative work on alcohol, law, and society. Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.

Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.

Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780393066951
Year: 2016
Publisher: W W Norton & Company
Pages: 352


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Prohibition has long been portrayed as a "noble experiment" that failed, a newsreel story of glamorous gangsters, flappers and speakeasies. Now Lisa McGirr dismantles this myth to reveal a much more significant history. Prohibition was the seedbed for a pivotal expansion of the federal government and the genesis of America's contemporary penal state.