{"product_id":"how-to-know-an-alcoholic-marty-mann","title":"How to Know an Alcoholic — Marty Mann — Based on New Primer on Alcoholism | 1958","description":"\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eOffered here is an attractive vintage copy of \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eHow to Know an Alcoholic\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e by \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eMarty Mann\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, one of the most important early advocates for alcoholism education and recovery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eAdapted from Mann’s 1958 book \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eNew Primer on Alcoholism\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, this illustrated pamphlet was created to help families, friends, employers, and alcoholics themselves better understand the nature and progression of alcoholism. Rather than treating alcoholism simply as bad behavior or a lack of willpower, Mann presents it as a \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eprogressive illness that can be recognized and treated\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003eThe pamphlet addresses practical questions including:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat is an alcoholic?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWho is an alcoholic?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWho is not an alcoholic?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow can alcoholism be recognized?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow can someone help an alcoholic?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat can family members, friends, and employers do?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eEspecially interesting are the illustrated sections describing \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eearly, middle, and late symptoms\u003c\/span\u003e, along with guidance specifically directed toward friends, employers, and the alcoholic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eMarty Mann and the Alcoholism Movement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eMarty Mann was a pioneering figure in both Alcoholics Anonymous history and the broader movement to change public understanding of alcoholism. As founder of what became the \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eNational Council on Alcoholism\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, she devoted much of her life to replacing stigma and moral judgment with education, treatment, and the understanding of alcoholism as an illness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eThis pamphlet is an excellent example of that educational work and captures the language and public-health approach being used during the period when attitudes toward alcoholism were beginning to change significantly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublication Details\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eTitle:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eHow to Know an Alcoholic\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e Marty Mann\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eRelated Work:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e Adapted from \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eNew Primer on Alcoholism\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCopyright:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e 1958\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReprinted by Permission of:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e Rinehart \u0026amp; Company, Inc., New York\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e Illustrated softcover pamphlet\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDesign:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e Pink, black, and white illustrated wrappers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eThis pamphlet is in \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003every good condition\u003c\/span\u003e, particularly considering its age and original ephemeral format.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eThe covers remain bright and attractive with only light edge and corner wear. The interior pages are clean and well preserved with light age toning and only minor handling wear. The illustrated pink-and-black graphics remain strong and visually appealing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eNo significant damage or heavy wear is apparent in the photographs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003ePlease review all photographs carefully for the most complete representation of condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eAn appealing piece of \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eMarty Mann and early alcoholism-education history\u003c\/span\u003e, and a nice companion collectible to \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003ci\u003ePrimer on Alcoholism\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eNew Primer on Alcoholism\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, and other early literature documenting the changing understanding of alcoholism in America.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sean McShane","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49876380483826,"sku":null,"price":75.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0328\/4625\/0120\/files\/708124BD-F769-408B-ACF6-0E4C4C28D93A.jpg?v=1785780861","url":"https:\/\/recoverycollectibles.com\/products\/how-to-know-an-alcoholic-marty-mann","provider":"Recovery Collectibles","version":"1.0","type":"link"}