Alcohol

“An excellent overview of the social history and ramifications of alcohol. Highly recommended.” —Library Journal

Already considered to be a classic in England, Alcohol: The World’s Favorite Drug is an excellent outline of the influence of alcohol from ancient Egypt to the twenty-first century. It covers everything from popular hangover remedies to the many imaginative uses of alcohol throughout history, to the workings of Alcoholics Anonymous. Definitive, authoritative, and very entertaining, Alcohol belongs on the shelf of everyone with an interest in the topic—from social drinkers to professionals in the field.

“[A] factual, thoughtful book. . . . [Edwards] sheds rare clarifying light on a subject usually clouded by emotion. “—Booklist

“No serious journalist . . . should write an article . . . on either alcohol or the problems it engenders without reading this book from cover to cover. It is also the first book that physician should suggest to a curious or distressed patient trying to understand either alcohol or alcoholism.” —George Vaillant, Brigham and Women’s Hospital (Boston)

“Griffith Edwards, a world expert on alcoholism, has studied addiction for more than forty years and understands the problem intimately. . . . Professor Edward’s timely, well-written guide will help many people.” —The Independent (U.K.)