Alcohol : no ordinary commodity : research and public policy / Thomas Babor [and others].
| Other author | Babor, Thomas. |
| Format | Book |
| Publication Info | Oxford ; New York : Oxford University Press, 2003. |
| Description | xiv, 290 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm |
| Subjects |
| Contents | I. Introduction. Setting the policy agenda -- II. Epidemiology: establishing the need for alcohol policy. Alcohol: no ordinary commodity ; Alcohol consumption trends and patterns of drinking ; The global burden of alcohol consumption -- III. The toolkit: strategies and interventions. Section overview: strategies and interventions to reduce alcohol-related harm ; Pricing and taxation ; Regulating the physical availability of alcohol ; Modifying the drinking context ; Drinking-driving countermeasures ; Regulating alcohol promotion ; Education and persuasion strategies ; Treatment and early intervention services -- IV. The process: formation of effective alcohol policy. Alcohol policymaking: putting the strategies into effect ; The international context of alcohol policy ; The policy arena -- V. Conclusion. Alcohol policies: a consumer's guide. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| LCCN | 2004298606 |
| ISBN | 0192632612 (alk. paper) : |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laupus | Books - Stacks | WM 274 A354N 2003 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |