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From the origins of drinking to the use and abuse of alcohol in the present day, this global study draws on approaches and research from biology, anthropology, sociology and psychology. Chapters include: the impact of colonialism alcohol before the world economy industrialization and alcohol. Alcohol in World History combines archaeological evidence with historical case studies to produce a fascinating exploration of drink and its cultural meanings in contemporary society.Hames, Peter is the author of 'Alcohol in World History', published 2008 under ISBN 9780415311519 and ISBN 0415311519.
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