Youth and Alcool: Consumption, Abuse and Policies. An interdisciplinary Critical Review

The book offers an articulate analysis of "planet alcohol", integrating different perspectives and disciplinary approaches. After an overview of the social meaning of alcoholic drinks in the history of Italy, framed by a set of cultural consumption models, it addresses the main issues of the collective and social dimension of alcohol. Then the book looks at the young's world, at their way of experiencing the relationship with alcoholic drinks, describing some significant experiences in prevention and health promotion.