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851-0008-00L 3 Credits DS , DR , MSC D-GESS

Ban on Alcohol and Science: A Global History of Prohibition 1918-1939

Alkoholverbot und Wissenschaft: Eine Globalgeschichte der Prohibition 1918-1939

Does not take place this semester.
VVZ CR n/a

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Abstract

The seminar deals with an overview on anti-alcohol campaigns since late 19th century. The focus is on prohibition in the interwar period in different regions. The role of scientific experts in the emergence of prohibition will be discussed from a global historical perspective. Formation of international networks and process of knowledge production on the issue of alcohol are subjects of analysis.

Objective

The reconstruction of the development of prohibitionist regimes helps to understand the process of national institution formations, for example health services. Participants analyze interactions between science, international relations and change of social political context in the process of knowledge production and in the definition of daily life norms on drinking habits.

General Information

Language
German
Levels
DS , DR , MSC

Examination

Type
graded semester performance

Registration & Places

Max Places
35

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
seminar Alkoholverbot und Wissenschaft: Eine Globalgeschichte der Prohibition 1918-1939
Does not take place this semester.
No time listed 2 h weekly

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