by Robert Macnish · Alpha Edition · tapa blanda · ISBN 9789366388878
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«The Anatomy of Drunkenness» is Robert Macnish's essay on the history of medicine, published by Alpha Edition in paperback (124 pages, in English).
Robert Macnish examines drunkenness from a medical and cultural perspective: he describes its effects on the body and mind, reviews anecdotes, beliefs and historical customs, and reflects on the place of alcohol in the society of his time, with an accessible and often ironic tone.
The original text dates from 1834; this edition was published on 18 March 2025. It addresses internal medicine and alcoholism, in the categories of health, history and sciences.
For those interested in the history of medicine and the social uses of alcohol; its accessible tone makes it suitable for the general public.
