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Matthew Allen, "Drink and Democracy: Alcohol and the Political Imaginary in Colonial Australia" (McGill-Queen's UP, 2025)

New Books in Sociology

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Exploring Alcohol's Historical and Contemporary Significance

This chapter explores the shifting perceptions of alcohol from a medicinal stimulant in the 19th century to modern debates about its health implications. It also examines the social dynamics of drinking in Australian public houses, highlighting rituals that reflect both equality and hierarchy.

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