The Science Temperance Text-Book

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First published in 1869, The Science Temperance Text-Book is a seminal work on the science of alcoholism and the temperance movement. The book explores the physical, mental, and social effects of alcohol consumption, drawing on the latest scientific research of the time. Author Frederic Richard Lees argues that alcoholism is a disease that can be cured through education and self-control, and advocates for the widespread adoption of temperance policies and programs. The book was widely influential in its time, and played a significant role in shaping public attitudes towards alcohol and addiction.