Moderation and Sobriety: Studies on the Social Uses of Alcohol - Ludovic Gaussot

Modération et sobriété by Ludovic Gaussot is an essential work for anyone interested in the social uses of alcohol. This book, published in February 2004, brings together five studies that converge to question the knowledge of drinking: its meaning, its rules, the skills it requires, the culture it claims, and the ethics on which it is based.

The studies presented in this work offer an in-depth perspective on several aspects:

1. The wine imaginary: How wine is perceived in popular culture and its social implications.
2. The economic and political realities of the "alcohol lobby": An analysis of the economic and political forces that influence alcohol consumption.
3. The cultivated culture and tasting techniques of the knowledge of drinking: An exploration of tasting techniques and the appreciation of wine.
4. The difficult "surrender" of the alcoholic: The challenges and obstacles faced by those trying to free themselves from alcohol.

This book is essential not only for understanding the cultural and social aspects of drinking knowledge, but also for the economic and political issues surrounding it. The author, Ludovic Gaussot, uses a sociological approach to shed new light on these complex issues.

The book is published by L'Harmattan in the Logiques sociales collection, and comes in a format of 13.5 x 21.5 cm, with a total of 136 pages. It weighs 195 g, making it a practical book to carry and consult regularly.

For all those interested in wine culture, tasting, and sociological studies on alcohol, Modération et sobriété is a valuable and enriching resource.

Product details:

• Publication date: February 2004
• Format: 13.5 x 21.5 cm • 136 pages
• ISBN: 2-7475-5857-6
• EAN13: 9782747558570
• Format: Paperback
• Publisher: L'Harmattan
• Collection: Logiques sociales
• Weight: 195 g
• Language: French