Alcoholism in Perspective

ISBN-13: 9781032616902 / Twarda / 2023 / 170 str.

Opis

Originally published in 1979, this book examines the implications of the change of emphasis in how alcoholism was viewed at the time. It looks at definitional, aetiological, epidemiological and socio-cultural questions and contains contributions from acknowledged experts in all of these areas.

Spis treści

1. Introduction Marcus Grant and Paul Gwinner  2. The Physiology of Alcohol G.K. Shaw  3. Drinking Behaviour David Robinson  4. Learning to Drink Martin A. Plant  5. Defining Alcoholism D.L. Davies  6. Epidemiology S.J. Shaw  7. The Causes of Alcoholism Anthony W. Clare  8. Alcohol and the Family Jim Orford  9. Prevention Marcus Grant  10. Services for Alcoholics D.L. Davies  11. Treatment Approaches Paul Gwinner  12. Behavioural Psychotherapy Ray J. Hodgson  13. Social Work Theory and Practice Linda Hunt and Judith Harwin  14. Working with Alcoholics Judith Harwin and Linda Hunt.  References.  Contributors.  Index.

O autorze

Marcus Grant and Paul Gwinner