Expressions of Drunkenness (Four Hundred Rabbits) (Hardcover)

The goal of this book is to contribute to the ongoing scholarly discussion on the very serious topic of drunkenness. The phrase four hundred rabbits is one of many illustrations of the deep cultural, religious, and social influences on how individuals and communities view alcohol intoxication: The Aztecs believed alcohol to have a divine origin, with a god and goddess giving birth to 400 (meaning innumerable in ancient Aztec) divine children or rabbit gods, each representing a varying degree and expression of alcohol intoxication and drunkenness. Hence the book s subtitle, which at first glance might seem light-hearted but in fact represents an in-depth look at a weighty topic.
With such rooted sociocultural factors in mind, the International Center for Alcohol Policies (ICAP) and DrinkWise Australia collaborated to prepare a publication that advances current understanding of the individual and collective meanings, purposes, and functions of drunkenness. As the authors explain, interpretations by different disciplines of the terms intoxication and drunkenness are often inconsistent. The chapters of this book discuss intoxication and drunkenness from three perspectives: biological, cultural, and social. By placing intoxication and drunkenness into these contexts, the book is able to offer language and conceptual tools to help advance the ongoing discussion on how best to reduce alcohol-related harm and encourage responsible enjoyment of beverage alcohol. Readers in need of an in-depth understanding of the varied dimensions of extreme drunkenness will add this excellent resource to their personal library.

General

Imprint:	Routledge
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Series:	ICAP Series on Alcohol in Society
Release date:	August 2010
First published:	2011
Editors:	Anne Fox • Mike MacAvoy
Dimensions:	229 x 152 x 18mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	208
ISBN-13:	978-0-415-99213-8
Categories:	Books > Medicine > Other branches of medicine > Clinical psychology > Psychotherapy Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Social issues > Illness & addiction: social aspects > Drug addiction & substance abuse
LSN:	0-415-99213-3
Barcode:	9780415992138

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