02277cam a22003253u 4500 13365 UtSlPG 20260610133321.0 m cr n 260607r2004||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 HV Runciman, James, 1852-1891 The Ethics of Drink and Other Social Questions; Or, Joints In Our Social Armour Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2004 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2004-09-03 Produced by Steven Gibbs and PG Distributed Proofreaders "The Ethics of Drink and Other Social Questions; Or, Joints In Our Social Armour" by James Runciman is a contemplative treatise written in the late 19th century. The book explores the complex social issues surrounding alcohol consumption, examining the moral, personal, and societal implications of drink in British society. Runciman articulates a deeply personal connection to the effects of alcohol, driving home the urgency of addressing the problems caused not only by individual choices but by societal attitudes towards drink. At the start of the work, the author establishes a critical tone towards the statistics and moral lectures often used to discuss alcohol, suggesting that they lack emotional impact and fail to resonate with the individual experiences of those affected by addiction. He reflects on the damaging influence of drink through the lens of personal anecdotes and vivid imagery, painting a picture of the lives ruined by alcohol consumption. Runciman dismisses superficial solutions, advocating instead for a humane, individualized approach to understanding and confronting alcoholism, emphasizing that mere legislative action is insufficient without addressing the human elements of the crisis. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Social problems Temperance Alcoholism -- Great Britain https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/13365 54755 54755