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The New Temperance
The American Obsession With Sin and Vice
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The book explores America's recent fixation on personal behavior, drawing parallels to the more liberated attitudes of the 1960s and early 1970s. It highlights the enduring themes of societal control and individual freedom, suggesting that contemporary trends reflect historical patterns. Through this lens, it examines the implications of these behaviors on culture and society, encouraging readers to reflect on the cyclical nature of temperance and personal autonomy.
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The New Temperance, David Wagner
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- Released
- 1997
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- Title
- The New Temperance
- Subtitle
- The American Obsession With Sin and Vice
- Language
- English
- Authors
- David Wagner
- Publisher
- Taylor & Francis Ltd (Sales)
- Released
- 1997
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 236
- ISBN13
- 9780813325699
- Category
- Social sciences
- Description
- The book explores America's recent fixation on personal behavior, drawing parallels to the more liberated attitudes of the 1960s and early 1970s. It highlights the enduring themes of societal control and individual freedom, suggesting that contemporary trends reflect historical patterns. Through this lens, it examines the implications of these behaviors on culture and society, encouraging readers to reflect on the cyclical nature of temperance and personal autonomy.