TY - BOOK AU - Martin,Scott C. ED - Sage eBooks TI - The SAGE encyclopedia of alcohol: social, cultural, and historical perspectives SN - 9781483331096 (ebook) : AV - HV5035 .S3 2015 U1 - 362.29203 23 PY - 2015/// CY - Thousand Oaks, California PB - SAGE Publications KW - Drinking of alcoholic beverages KW - Social aspects KW - Encyclopedias KW - Alcoholism KW - History KW - Electronic books KW - local N1 - Includes index; Specialized N2 - 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 UR - http://ezproxy.alfaisal.edu/login?url=http://sk.sagepub.com/reference/the-sage-encyclopedia-of-alcohol-social-cultural-and-historical-perspectives ER -