400 Rabbits

"An exciting, fresh start: This close look at many and varied meanings of `drunkenness' raises important policy questions."---Dwight Heath, Brown University "This is a timely book dealing with intoxication and drunkenness from a biological, cultural, and social perspective. The respected authors present a powerful message to those seeking a more constructive and productive way of dealing with alcohol-related harm. A must-read for anyone working in the field."---Garry Tester, CEO, Sports Challenge Australia Expressions of Drunkenness (Four Hundred Rabbits) contributes to the ongoing scholarly debate on the very serious topic of drunkenness. Written with sociocultural factors in mind and prepared by the International Center for Alcohol Policies (ICAP) and Drink Wise Australia, this book advances current understanding of the individual and collective meanings, purposes, and functions of drunkenness. As authors Anne Fox, Mike MacAvoy, and others explain, interpretations by different disciplines of the terms intoxication and drunkenness are often inconsistent. Each chapter offers language and conceptual tools to help further the continuing discussion on how best to reduce alcohol-related harm and encourage responsible enjoyment of beverage alcohol. Readers looking for an in-depth review of the biological, social, and cultural dimensions of alcohol intoxication and drunkenness, written by experienced, international contributors, will add this excellent resource to their personal libraries.