I've been on a nonfiction kick and read a book lately about the prohibition. The fact that the policy in question stemmed from the era from when prohibition was slowly being phased out but support...
I've been on a nonfiction kick and read a book lately about the prohibition. The fact that the policy in question stemmed from the era from when prohibition was slowly being phased out but support for temperance was still alive is just a small piece of how the amendment impacted the states today. The era itself is full of tons of interesting stories on how policies were designed with similar exceptions that were ultimately exploited, eg. people were allowed to have personal supplies brewed in their own homes so tons of homebrewing kits that came with syrup, malt, and yeast were sold around the country. Beyond the minor effects, it kicked off a lot of major conversations including the role of government in domestic life, womens suffrage, and political strategy.
Kinda off topic, but the book does discuss the implications on the beer, spirits, and wine industries.
I've been on a nonfiction kick and read a book lately about the prohibition. The fact that the policy in question stemmed from the era from when prohibition was slowly being phased out but support for temperance was still alive is just a small piece of how the amendment impacted the states today. The era itself is full of tons of interesting stories on how policies were designed with similar exceptions that were ultimately exploited, eg. people were allowed to have personal supplies brewed in their own homes so tons of homebrewing kits that came with syrup, malt, and yeast were sold around the country. Beyond the minor effects, it kicked off a lot of major conversations including the role of government in domestic life, womens suffrage, and political strategy.
Kinda off topic, but the book does discuss the implications on the beer, spirits, and wine industries.