Alcohol and emerging markets
Subtitle: patterns, problems, and responses
By: edited by Marcus Grant.
Contributors: Grant, Marcus.
Series: Series on alcohol in society / International Center for Alcohol Policies; Series on alcohol in society.
Publisher: Brunner/Mazel
Published: 1998
Place of publication: Philadelphia, Penn
Language: eng
Number of pages: 364
Subjects: Alcoholic beverage industry; Alcoholic beverage industry -- Government policy; Drinking of alcoholic beverages -- Social aspects; Alcoholic beverages -- Marketing
Description: Divided into two parts, Alcohol and Emerging Markets begins with a series of case studies that assess alcohol issues in four regions - Asia, Central and Eastern Europe, Latin America, and sub-Saharan Africa - and four countries - China, India, Mexico, and Russia. Issues such as past and current public policy developments, prevention programs, and treatment of alcohol related disorders are addressed as well as the health consequences of alcohol use and abuse.

In the second part, the contributors consider issues relevant to the entire geographical region covered by the book. Alcohol and Emerging Markets is intended for all those with an interest in alcohol and the developing world including academics, politicians, civil servants, and those working within the beverage alcohol and hospitality industries.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.