851-0008-00L
Ban on Alcohol and Science: A Global History of Prohibition 1918-1939
Semester
Spring Semester 2021
Lecturers
Periodicity
non-recurring course
Course
Does not take place this semester.
Language of instruction
German
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.
