Why And How

Why And How

Addie Chisholm

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Double9 Books LLP
Año de edición:
2026
Materia
Historia
ISBN:
9789376800032
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Why and how: A hand book for the use of the W. C. T. Unions in Canada presents a detailed exploration of the temperance movement in Canada with a strong focus on women s collective awakening and moral responsibility. The narrative examines the social damage caused by alcohol within households and communities, emphasizing emotional strain, economic hardship, and moral decline. It frames women not as passive sufferers but as organized agents of reform, capable of shaping public conscience through cooperation and persistence. The work blends moral conviction with practical instruction, offering guidance on organization, advocacy, and sustained engagement. Spiritual purpose and ethical duty are woven throughout, encouraging readers to view reform as both a personal calling and a shared mission. The text highlights solidarity, discipline, and faith as tools for resistance, while stressing the importance of unity in confronting entrenched social practices. Overall, the book functions as both a moral appeal and an instructional manual, reinforcing the idea that coordinated action and moral clarity can influence social structures and promote lasting reform.

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