Swimming with Crocodiles : The Culture of Extreme Drinking

Edited by Marjana Martinic and Fiona Measham, this newest, ninth volume in the ICAP Book Series on Alcohol in Society examines extreme drinking among young people around the world.  The authors explore the factors that motivate extreme drinking behaviour, cultural contexts, prevention and policy.  Included are also results of focus groups conducted with young people in Brazil, China, Italy, Japan, Nigeria, Russia, South Africa and the United Kingdom