Prohibition(s) - Arnaud Coutant | Mare & Martin

Prohibition(s), under the direction of Arnaud Coutant, is a work that delves into the heart of an emblematic period of American history, the 1920s, when the prohibition of alcohol left a lasting mark on the minds and legislation of the United States. For over a decade, the sale and transportation of alcohol were strictly prohibited throughout the American territory, a legal policy that lasted until its repeal in 1933. However, in 2018, some forms of prohibition still exist at the local level in several American states, demonstrating the persistence of this approach in alcohol regulation.

This book goes beyond the collective imagination that often associates prohibition solely with the United States. The contributions gathered in this work have two main objectives. Firstly, they shed light on the literary, linguistic, and cultural consequences generated by this policy. Secondly, they demonstrate that prohibition is not only an American phenomenon with specific historical outlines but also a way to address the issue of alcohol and its consumption, adopted by several countries through various comparable, or even identical, legislations.

The book delves deeply into how prohibition has been and continues to be a current issue, not only in the United States but also in other countries seeking to regulate alcohol consumption. Through this exploration, the book reveals that prohibition takes on different faces depending on the prism used to study it. It is these multiple dimensions, legal, social, and cultural, that are examined to provide a complete understanding of this complex and still relevant phenomenon.

Prohibition(s) is published by Mare & Martin in the VIN & DROIT collection and offers a rich and diverse perspective on a subject that continues to fuel contemporary debates on alcohol regulation. This 230-page paperback book is a valuable resource for researchers, students, and anyone interested in the history and current impacts of prohibition.

Product Details:

• Format: Paperback
• EAN13: 9782849343661
• ISBN: 978-2-84934-366-1
• Publisher: Mare & Martin
• Publication Date: 11/10/2018
• Collection: VIN & DROIT
• Number of Pages: 230
• Dimensions: 20.9 x 14.8 x 1.9 cm
• Weight: 310 g
• Language: French