Alcohol and the Human Brain by Joseph Cook

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Author Cook, Joseph, 1838-1901
Publisher National Temperance Society and Publication House
Title Alcohol and the Human Brain
Note Reading ease score: 68.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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Summary "Alcohol and the Human Brain" by Joseph Cook is a scientific publication written in the late 19th century. The book examines the detrimental effects of alcohol on the human brain and body through a blend of physiological and moral arguments. It serves as a passionate appeal for temperance, exploring the implications of alcohol consumption on mental faculties and societal conduct. In the text, Joseph Cook utilizes various experiments and scientific inquiries to illustrate how alcohol hardens albuminous substances in the body, severely affecting blood and brain function. He explains that alcohol's affinity for the brain disrupts rational thought and moral judgment, leading to both individual and societal deterioration. Throughout the work, Cook argues against even moderate drinking, emphasizing that any consumption of alcohol poses a significant risk to one's mental and moral integrity. With a mix of vivid imagery and scientific rigor, Cook underscores the urgent need for total abstinence to safeguard both individual well-being and societal health. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class HV: Social sciences: Social pathology, Social and Public Welfare
Subject Temperance
Subject Alcoholism
Subject Alcohol -- Physiological effect
Subject Church and social problems
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EBook-No. 42435
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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