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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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Toasting Traditions and Political Expression

This chapter examines the evolution of toasting in colonial Australia, emphasizing its transition from personal celebration to a politicized ritual tied to loyalty and authority. It highlights the exclusion of women from public toasting events, the role of media in shaping public opinion, and the connections between drinking practices, civic identity, and democracy during the 19th century.

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