Arithmetic Utopias: Comments on Anderson & Baumberg, Alcohol in Europe

摘要

Sociologists now discuss the dissolution of society-both the idea and reality. We live in a global yet fragmented world. At national, international, regional and community levels social problems are looked at from isolated points of view, be they defined by the profession, the particular business interest, the bureau-cratic logic of different ministries, or by multifarious other concerns of individuals and groups. So it is refreshing to read a report starting with the bold declaration that 'Alcohol policy is everybody's business', as Anderson and Baumberg (2006) define their mission. What kind of business is it, then.