Expressions of Drunkenness (Four Hundred Rabbits)

by Anne Fox and Mike MacAvoy

The goal of this book is to contribute to the ongoing scholarly discussion on the very serious topic of drunkenness. The phrase "four hundred rabbits" is one of many illustrations of the deep cultural, religious, and social influences on how individuals and communities view alcohol intoxication: The Aztecs believed alcohol to have a divine origin, with a god and goddess giving birth to 400 (meaning "innumerable" in ancient Aztec) divine children or...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0415992133
• ISBN13: 9780415992138
• Release Date: August 2010
• Publisher: Routledge
• Length: 208 Pages
• Weight: 1.20 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.1" x 9.3"