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The SAGE encyclopedia of alcohol : social, cultural, and historical perspectives / Scott C. Martin, editor.

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Format:
Book
Contributor:
Martin, Scott C., 1959- editor.
Series:
Gale eBooks
Language:
English
Subjects (All):
Alcohol--Encyclopedias.
Alcohol.
Alcoholism--Encyclopedias.
Alcoholism.
Alcoholic beverages--Encyclopedias.
Alcoholic beverages.
Alcoholic beverages--History.
Drinking of alcoholic beverages--Social aspects.
Drinking of alcoholic beverages.
Drinking of alcoholic beverages--History.
Drinking customs.
Physical Description:
1 online resource (3 volumes (xliii, 1627 pages)) : illustrations
Other Title:
Encyclopedia of alcohol
Alcohol
Place of Publication:
Los Angeles : SAGE Reference, [2015]
Language Note:
English
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.
Contents:
Cover; Volume 1; 50-Year Anniversary of SAGE; Copyright; Contents; List of Articles; Reader's Guide; About the Editor; List of Contributors; Introduction; Chronology; A Chapter; B Chapter; C Chapter; D Chapter; Volume 2; E Chapter; F Chapter; G Chapter; H Chapter; I Chapter; J Chapter; K Chapter; L Chapter; M Chapter; N Chapter; O Chapter; P Chapter; R Chapter; Volume 3; S Chapter; T Chapter; U Chapter; V Chapter; W Chapter; Y Chapter; Z Chapter; Glossary; Resource Guide; Appendixes; Appendix A; Appendix B; Index; Photo Credits
Notes:
Description based upon print version of record.
Includes bibliographical references at the end of each chapters and index.
Description based on online resource; title from PDF title page (ebrary, viewed April 27, 2015).
ISBN:
9781483374383
1483374386
9781483331096
1483331091
9781785394867
178539486X
OCLC:
922584792

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