This collection of essays helps readers to examine the issue of alcohol from a variety of international perspectives.
Alcohol: The Beloved Enemy
This text provides up-to-date, comprehensive, and accessible information about alcohol use in western society and other cultures.
Written by international leaders in the field of alcoholism, this book provides an interdisciplinary source of information on alcoholism that links together science, policy, and public health in order to emphasise the importance of ...
This comprehensive volume highlights the importance of bringing scientific knowledge to bear in order to strengthen and develop alcohol public policy.
Traces the history of alcoholic beverages from the time of the caveman to the present. Describes ancient and modern drinking customs and ceremonies. Explains myths and scientific facts about alcoholism.
Alcohol presents yet another health challenge for women. Even in small amounts, alcohol affects women differently than men.
This short text is a framework for students to self-consciously examine their beliefs about and use of alcohol, and a companion text for teaching the primary concepts of anthropology to first-or second year college students.
This book, Alcohol: Cradle to Grave, offers a compelling, day-in-the-life look at how the disease of alcoholism affects Great Falls, Montana in particular and the state of Montana in general.
Alcohol is highly addictive and can destroy a person's life. The nature of the addiction is described, and how it affects the brain. Some tips for low risk drinking are given as well as strategies for controlling alcohol consumption.
In this book, Griffith Edwards uses both history and chemistry to explore the whole issue of alcohol. Is it medicine, a delightful potion, poison, or a mysterious combination of all three?
This is my story about my choices and all the craziness that went on in between that lead to my ultimate decision.
Report of the Task Force on Public Education and Social Policy. Presents an historical overview of alochol problems, economics, conceptualizations and solutions in Ontario, review of education/information approaches and review...
Explains what alcohol is and how it affects the body and mind.