The Opium Habit (ePub)
(Sprache: Englisch)
In 'The Opium Habit,' Horace B. Day presents an expansive exploration into the addictive grip of opium on individuals and society. As a 19th-century piece, Day's approach offers insight into the historical attitudes and encounters with opiate addiction,...
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In 'The Opium Habit,' Horace B. Day presents an expansive exploration into the addictive grip of opium on individuals and society. As a 19th-century piece, Day's approach offers insight into the historical attitudes and encounters with opiate addiction, framing it both as a social crisis and a deeply personal struggle. The book's literary style bridges clinical dissection with poignant narrative, fitting into the broader literary context alongside contemporary works that scrutinized the ravages of substance dependency. Inherently, this text is as much a socio-cultural document as it is a treatise on the human condition, underlining the relevance of historical perspectives on modern discourses of addiction and recovery.
Horace B. Day himself was an observer and commentator on pharmacological issues of his time, using his platform to dissect the burgeoning epidemic. His motives for writing 'The Opium Habit' can be traced to the zeitgeist of the 19th-century Western world, where opium's allure and danger captured the collective imagination. Day's work is underpinned by a palpable urgency to comprehend and combat an affliction that is timeless in its destruction, veiling his text in both a prescient warning and a call to action for generations to follow.
Scholars and general readers alike will find in 'The Opium Habit' a seminal text that continues to resonate with contemporary dialogues on addiction and public health. This detailed reproduction by DigiCat Publishing renews Day's impassioned plea for understanding and intervention, casting light on the shadows of addiction that persist through time. It is a recommended read for those who seek a nuanced historical lens through which to view the ever-present challenge of substance use and the human drama that unfolds in its wake.
Horace B. Day himself was an observer and commentator on pharmacological issues of his time, using his platform to dissect the burgeoning epidemic. His motives for writing 'The Opium Habit' can be traced to the zeitgeist of the 19th-century Western world, where opium's allure and danger captured the collective imagination. Day's work is underpinned by a palpable urgency to comprehend and combat an affliction that is timeless in its destruction, veiling his text in both a prescient warning and a call to action for generations to follow.
Scholars and general readers alike will find in 'The Opium Habit' a seminal text that continues to resonate with contemporary dialogues on addiction and public health. This detailed reproduction by DigiCat Publishing renews Day's impassioned plea for understanding and intervention, casting light on the shadows of addiction that persist through time. It is a recommended read for those who seek a nuanced historical lens through which to view the ever-present challenge of substance use and the human drama that unfolds in its wake.
Autoren-Porträt von Horace B. Day
Horace B. Day is an author whose work is primarily recognized for the examination of social issues through a 19th-century lens. His significant contribution to the literary landscape is marked by his seminal work, 'The Opium Habit,' which presents a detailed and informed exploration of opium consumption and the resulting addiction that plagued many during his era. Though not much is widely known about Day's life, his book has stood as a critical historical source for those studying the impact of opium on society and individual lives. In 'The Opium Habit,' Day delves into medical, moral, and philosophical discussions about drug use, offering insights that are reflective of the challenges in addressing substance dependency. His scholarly approach combines both qualitative narratives and quantitative data, providing a comprehensive look at the issue. While Day's literary style may not be as renowned or as distinctive as some of his contemporaries, the substance of his work offers valuable perspectives that contribute to our understanding of 19th-century social maladies and medical practices. His emphasis on the systemic nature of the opium problem, as well as personal accounts, helps to humanize a subject that might otherwise be treated with clinical detachment. Day's work remains a reference point for historians and researchers interested in the antecedents of modern drug crises and the evolution of addiction treatment protocols.
Bibliographische Angaben
- Autor: Horace B. Day
- 2022, 269 Seiten, Englisch
- Verlag: DigiCat
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- ISBN-13: 8596547380061
- Erscheinungsdatum: 16.09.2022
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