An analysis of south african sociological research on alcoholism — general conclusions and implications for treatment
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 20455153 |
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| Authors | Lee Rocha-Silva (Institut national d'études démographiques, corresponding author) |
| Year | 1982 |
| Volume | 13 |
| Issue | 1 |
| Pages | 79-84 |
| Publication date | 1982-04-01 |
| Open Access | No |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | South African Journal of Sociology (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0258-0144 • E-ISSN: 1999-9135 |
| Publisher | Informa UK Limited (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1080/02580144.1982.10428955 |
| OpenAlex | W2133378315 |
| Language | EN |
| References cited | 4 |
In this paper general conclusions are drawn from a study in which (a) the validity of South African sociological research findings on alcoholism as well as (b) the relation between these findings and sociological theory, are examined. Implications for treatment are a,lso indicated. It is argued that through this study a definition and explanation of alcoholism has been arrived at which (a) is based on and systematizes South African research on alcoholism, (b) places alcoholism in South African within general sociology, and (c) makes a plea for the possible “authenticity and integrity. ..”of an alcoholic
Criminology · Epistemology · Plea · Political science · Social science · Sociological research · Sociological theory · Sociology · Counseling, Therapy, and Family Dynamics · Gambling Behavior and Treatments · Law · Philosophy · Psychology · Substance Abuse Treatment and Outcomes
| Highly cited | No |
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