Alcohol in Popular Culture: An Encyclopedia - Hardcover

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0313380481 ISBN 13: 9780313380488

Publisher: Greenwood, 2010

Synopsis

This encyclopedia presents the many sides of America's ongoing relationship with alcohol, examining the political history, pivotal events, popular culture, and advances in technology that have affected its consumption.

· More than 100 A–Z entries describe the culture and history of alcohol, including the drinks themselves, concepts, business aspects, entertainment, regulations, social aspects, organizations, events, rituals, use in religions, and effects on health

· Compiles all-original information from 32 distinguished international and American scholars and journalists

· Offers a number of historical and contemporary photographs

· Extensive bibliography provides additional suggested reading

About this title

Book Description:

The consumption of alcohol is interwoven throughout American history before, during, and after the Prohibition era of 1920–1933. Even in today's culture of social responsibility and anti-drunk-driving legislation, reaching the legal drinking age remains a major rite of passage in the United States, and drinking permeates every aspect of our modern culture.

About the Author:

Rachel Black, PhD, is assistant professor in the gastronomy program at Boston University.

About this edition

• Publisher: Greenwood
• Publication date: 2010
• ISBN 10: 0313380481
• ISBN 13: 9780313380488
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 260
• Editor: Black Rachel