JOURNAL ARTICLE

Writing for Social Change in Temperance Periodicals: Conviction and Career by Annemarie McAllister (review).

  • Published In: Victorian Periodicals Review, 2023, v. 56, n. 3. P. 513 1 of 3

  • Database: America: History and Life with Full Text 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Liggins, Emma 3 of 3

Abstract

Annemarie McAllister's book, "Writing for Social Change in Temperance Periodicals: Conviction and Career," sheds light on the often overlooked temperance movement in the nineteenth century. The book explores the careers of seven influential figures in the temperance press, highlighting their contributions to the fight against alcohol and social reform. McAllister's research reveals the wide readership and impact of temperance periodicals, which drew from other reform movements and incorporated various discourses. The book also examines the intersection between writing, speaking, and activism, and provides detailed biographies of these influential journalists and public speakers. Overall, McAllister's work offers a valuable perspective on the social purposes of popular entertainment and the careers forged in print culture. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Victorian Periodicals Review. 2023/09, Vol. 56, Issue 3, p513
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Communication and Mass Media
  • Publication Date:2023
  • ISSN:0709-4698
  • DOI:10.1353/vpr.2023.a927885
  • Accession Number:177719756
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