Alcohol: The Ambiguous Molecule

Alcohol gives many people pleasure. Yet over-indulgence with this same substance can lead to accidents, illness, and social impairment. As a consequence alcohol has always had a complex and ambiguous relationship with society. Its use is integral to many aspect of popular culture, but it is also a substance which has at times been preached against and even prohibited. Griffith Edward's fascinating survey deploys history and science to explore the whole issue of alcohol.