Alcohol and public policy
Contemporary Social SciencePublished 1 February 2013Open access
Thom Brooks
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An important overview of the leading contemporary work in this area and the significant contributions made by social scientists is provided.
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Alcohol and its consumption is a major topic for public policy-making. Increases in public debate have come about through the growing awareness of the alcohol-related health problems among the general public. This article provides an important overview of the leading contemporary work in this area and the significant contributions made by social scientists.
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