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📱 eBook en inglés GAMBLERS AND GAMBLING

HENRY WARD BEECHER

DIGICAT - 8596547307945

Sociología Teoría sociológica

Sinopsis de GAMBLERS AND GAMBLING

In "Gamblers and Gambling," Henry Ward Beecher explores the multifaceted world of chance, risk, and morality intertwined with gambling practices in 19th-century America. Combining a keen analytical eye with rich anecdotal evidence, Beecher delves into the psychological, social, and ethical implications of gambling, presenting it as both an alluring entertainment and a perilous vice. Utilizing a conversational yet compelling literary style, this work situates itself within the broader context of American Puritanism, revealing the tensions between societal values and individual pursuits of pleasure. Henry Ward Beecher, a prominent preacher and social reformer of his time, was deeply affected by the moral dilemmas faced by society as industrialization and urbanization transformed the American landscape. His upbringing in a religiously fervent household equipped him with a strong moral compass, which he navigates throughout his exploration of gambling. With zealous conviction, Beecher argues against the destructive consequences of gambling, reflecting his broader mission to promote ethical living in an increasingly complex world. "Gamblers and Gambling" is not merely a cautionary tale; it is a vital social commentary that resonates with our contemporary struggles with addiction and moral choice. Readers interested in American literature, social ethics, or the historical interplay of vice and virtue will find Beechers insights both enlightening and thought-provoking.

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Editorial: Digicat

ISBN: 8596547307945

Idioma: Inglés

Fecha de lanzamiento: 15/09/2022

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