Binge Britain: alcohol and the national response

Plant, M. and Plant, M. (2006) Binge Britain: alcohol and the national response. Oxford: Oxford University Press. ISBN 978-0199299416

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Abstract

This book combines the analysis of UK alcohol policy from historical, contemporary and comparative perspectives. It highlights recent evidence produced by the authors which has revealed an unprecedented rise in heavy drinking amongst young women. It reviews of the role of alcohol in Britain examining why our drinking culture is maintained, including the power of the alcohol industry and development of recent policy.

Item Type:Book
Additional Information:Informed by the authors' international studies of drinking habits. This book was 'fast tracked' for publication by OUP because of the high profile of the subject matter which was confirmed by the massive press and media coverage on its launch. Highly commended in the Mental Health category of the 2007 BMA Book awards. Contribution 50%.
Uncontrolled Keywords:binge drinking, alcohol-related problems
Faculty/Department:~Pre-2010 Faculty Structure > Health and Life Sciences > School of Health and Social Care > Centre for Public Health Research
Faculty of Health and Life Sciences > Department of Health and Applied Social Sciences
~Pre-2012 Faculty Structure > Faculty of Health and Life Sciences > Department of Health and Applied Social Sciences
~Pre-2012 Faculty Structure > Faculty of Health and Life Sciences > Centre for Clinical and Health Services Research
ID Code:6575
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Deposited On:22 Jan 2010 15:12
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