Blurred visions: Experts, evidence and the promotion of moderate drinking

Sociological Review

Volumn 61, Issue SUPPL.2, 2013, Pages 58-78

  Yeomans, Henry ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF LEEDS   (United Kingdom)

Author keywords

Alcohol; Drinking; Evidence; Expertise; Moderation; Precaution; Science; Uncertainty

Indexed keywords

EID: 84889569063     PISSN: 00380261     EISSN: 1467954X     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1111/1467-954X.12100     Document Type: Article

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