Patterns of alcohol consumption in the Perm region

Sociology

Authors

  • Konstantin A. Petoukhov Perm State University, 15, Bukirev st., Perm, 614990, Russia

Keywords:

alcohol, pattern, consumer culture, a way of consumption, alcoholism

Abstract

The frequency, doses and ways of alcohol consumption by inhabitants of Perm region are analyzed in paper. Special attention is given to the detection of patterns of consumption, sustainable schemes of drinking different types of alcohol beverages. The obtained data are compared with statistical information on the volume of sold alcohol in the region, estimated the advantages and disadvantages of methods of sociological study of the problem of alcoholism among the population.

Author Biography

Konstantin A. Petoukhov, Perm State University, 15, Bukirev st., Perm, 614990, Russia

Ph.D. in Political Science, Associate Professor of the Department of Sociology and Political Science

Published

2013-06-30

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Section

Sociology

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