{"product_id":"alcohol-in-popular-culture-rachel-black-9780313380488","title":"Alcohol in Popular Culture: An Encyclopedia","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThis encyclopedia presents the many sides of America's ongoing relationship with alcohol, examining the political history, pivotal events, popular culture, and advances in technology that have affected its consumption.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFrom the constant advertising messages from beer, wine and liquor manufacturers to parties, weddings, and other social gatherings where alcohol is served to after-work happy hours with coworkers, the influence and presence of alcohol are inescapable in the United States. According to a government source, 50 percent of American adults identified themselves as \"regular drinkers\" (having at least 12 drinks in the past year). \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis encyclopedia presents an overview of the entire history of alcohol in America from the first colonies to present day, focusing on the often-marginalized and pop culture aspects of alcohol use and misuse. Entries illuminate topics such as the favorite alcoholic beverages in America; how they are manufactured; the role of alcohol in everyday life, special events, and across history; the impacts of alcohol consumption on society and health; and much more. Connections and influences from outside the United States are also considered for some topics.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Rachel Black\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 0313380481\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780313380488\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Greenwood\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 10\/14\/2010\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 260\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.58lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 10.00h x 7.00w x 0.90d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e 03\/01\/2011 pg. 67\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eChoice\u003c\/i\u003e 04\/01\/2011\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eLibrary Journal\u003c\/i\u003e 01\/01\/2011 pg. 126\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eReference and Research Bk News\u003c\/i\u003e 02\/01\/2011 pg. 135","brand":"Rachel Black","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":48152962466047,"sku":"9780313380488","price":110.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_4de35ce9-a2e4-494e-bdcc-42bd557d2a26.jpg?v=1770780371","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/alcohol-in-popular-culture-rachel-black-9780313380488","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}