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Culture, politics & drinking with Dr James Nicholls
Culture, politics & drinking with Dr James Nicholls
Culture, politics & drinking with Dr James Nicholls
Friday 10th January 2025
Explore the history and politics of drinking culture with Dr James Nicholls. Discover how alcohol use has evolved and its impact on society.
56 minutes
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James Morris
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Navigating Alcohol Dependency
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
Creative Recovery Journeys
Sexual Stigmas & Myths
Financial Health in Recovery
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Episode Overview
- The evolution of alcohol consumption over centuries.
- How political and social pressures shape drinking habits.
- The role of class anxieties in concerns about drinking.
- Challenges in modern alcohol regulation, especially with online sales.
- Historical context and contemporary insights on alcohol use.
Alcohol is a naturally occurring thing right so in any culture where you will leave fruit lying around or other things that may ferment lying around alcohol will appear and pretty quickly humans will notice that it does something to them
Ever wondered why alcohol has such a prominent place in our society? In this episode of The Alcohol 'Problem' Podcast, Dr James Morris sits down with Dr James Nicholls to unpack the history and politics of drinking culture. Dr Nicholls, a Senior Lecturer in Public Health at the University of Stirling, brings his extensive knowledge to the table, exploring how alcohol consumption has evolved over centuries and the various societal and political pressures that have shaped it.
From the development of alcohol production to the laws and attitudes that influence our drinking habits today, this conversation is rich with historical context and contemporary insights. Dr Nicholls delves into the class anxieties often intertwined with concerns about drinking, providing a nuanced perspective on this complex issue. He also touches on the challenges of modern alcohol regulation, especially in the age of online sales.
If you're curious about how our drinking culture came to be and what it means for us today, this episode is a must-listen. So grab a cup of tea, get comfortable, and prepare to see alcohol in a whole new light.