Expressions of Drunkenness (Four Hundred Rabbits)

Anne Fox, PhD, is an anthropologist and an expert in drug and alcohol issues. She is a consultant on drinking and drug cultures to the British Ministry of Defence, an adviser to the UK Parliament on alcohol and aggression, has undertaken research with the Home Office, and with the UK Youth Justice Board on the nature and prevalence of substance misuse among the under eighteen offenders, and advises many organizations including the drinks industry on alcohol issues.Mike MacAvoy, PhD, is chief executive officer of DrinkWise, Australia. He is former chairperson of the Inter-governmental Committee on Drugs, as well as of the National Drug Strategy Committee, which advises all State and Territory governments on drug-related matters in Australia.

• Grant, MacAvoy, Voices in the Debate. Stockley, Saunders, The Biology of Intoxication. Fox, The Origins of Drunkenness. Measham, Drunkenness, a Historical and Contemporary Cross-cultural Perspective: "A Voluntary Madness. Thom, Eisenbach-Stangl, Drinking Contexts and Youth Drunkenness. Worth, Concluding Remarks.

"This timely collection of essays presents a range of theoretical insights to the important arena of alcohol studies. Taking as its focus the terms intoxication and drunkenness, the collection brings together an impressive group of commentators/researchers with diverse backgrounds and expertise. The essays move beyond the usual cliches about alcohol use to present a more sophisticated understanding of key terms and assumptions. The chapters are written lucidly, and draw on a range of fascinating material to make their cases." - Chris Hickey, Associate Professor, School of Education, Deakin University"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; Research Fellow, University of Western Australia"Their approach highlights the diversity and accuracy of the sociological and anthropological studies related to alcohol consumption." - Yves Laberge, Clinical Psychology Forum