Alcohol, Gender and Drinking Problems: Perspectives from Low and Middle Income Countries. Edited by Isidore S. Obot & Robin Room. World Health Organization. 2005. 235pp. US$45.00 (pb). ISBN 9241593504
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Alcohol consumption is enmeshed in social and cultural norms and problems relating to drinking can not be considered in isolation from these. Because the place of gender within social and cultural interactions is unique and has important ramifications for the behaviour and