The Sage encyclopedia of alcohol : social, cultural, and historical perspectives / Scott C. Martin, editor.
Examining the history of alcohol worldwide, this encyclopedia goes beyond the historical lens to examine alcohol as a cultural and social phenomenon, used both for good and for ill. Alcohol has many purposes and significance, it has become a strong part of cultures around the world as usage ranges f...
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Format: | Ebook |
Language: | English |
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Thousand Oaks, California :
Sage,
2015.
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Online Access: | EBSCO eBooks |
Summary: | Examining the history of alcohol worldwide, this encyclopedia goes beyond the historical lens to examine alcohol as a cultural and social phenomenon, used both for good and for ill. Alcohol has many purposes and significance, it has become a strong part of cultures around the world as usage ranges from religious purposes, to a simple toast, to sealing a business deal. |
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Physical Description: | 1 online resource (xliii, 1627 pages) : illustrations |
Format: | Mode of access: World Wide Web. |
Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
ISBN: | 1483331083 1483331091 178539486X 9781483331089 9781483331096 9781785394867 |