On the rocks : straight talk about women and drinking / Susan D. Stewart.
"Existing portrayals of women who drink typically fall into two categories: disturbing stories of women hitting "rock bottom," resulting in ruined careers, families, and futures, or amusing stories of fun and harmless "girls' nights out," with women drinking and overindulging as a temporary escape from a never-ending list of work and family demands. Drawing on original research and extensive interviews with a diverse group of women, author Susan Stewart challenges these stereotypes, revealing women's complex relationships with alcohol and factors associated with its use. In On the Rocks Stewart asks a question others might prefer stay buried: what about women's lives have changed such that they drink more alcohol? Stewart's participants share stories of the many social forces that encourage women to drink: increased marketing of alcohol to women, the growing presence of alcohol in the workplace, pressure to drink from friends and family, and that drinking provides an easy "time-out" from children and housework. Stewarts' unvarnished examination of women and drinking challenges readers to think through its implications to individuals, families, and society"-- Provided by publisher.
Record details
- ISBN: 9781538127254
- ISBN: 1538127253
- Physical Description: x, 163 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
- Publisher: Lanham : Rowman & Littlefield, [2022]
Content descriptions
- Bibliography, etc. Note:
- Includes bibliographical references and index.
- Formatted Contents Note:
- A note on the COVID-19 pandemic -- 1. Stormy seas -- 2. Beneath the surface -- 3. Changing tides -- 4. Reflecting pools -- 5. Treading water -- 6. Ripple effect -- 7. Sea legs.
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- Subject:
- Women > Alcohol use.
Women alcoholics.
Women.
Womyn.
Available copies
- 1 of 1 copy available at NC Cardinal. (Show)
- 1 of 1 copy available at Onslow County Public Library.
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- 0 current holds with 1 total copy.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacksonville Main Library | 362.292 STE (Text) | 36015000515995 | Adult Nonfiction | Available | - |
