Promotional Information

This volume examines binge drinking as a social problem within higher education.

Table of Contents

Preface The Perspective of this Book Plan of the Book Chapter 1: College Drinking As A Social Problem Chapter 2: Reframing College Drinking Chapter 3: The Impact of College Drinking Chapter 4: The Dark Figure Of Alcohol-Related Campus Crime: The Gap Between Reported Incidents And Victimization Chapter 5: Work Hard, Play Hard: College Drinking, Social Life, and Sex Chapter 6: Public Alcohol Policy And College Drinking Chapter 7: The College Response: Reframing Prevention Chapter 8: What More Can Colleges Do? Chapter 9: How To Cope With College Drinking: What Students And Parents Can Do Appendix A: Sources for Further Information. Appendix B: Methods and Data. Appendix C: Timeline. Appendix D: Alcohol and Crime Data.

About the Author

George W. Dowdall is professor of sociology at Saint Joseph's University.

Reviews

This is probably the best introduction to college drinking available. . . Recommended. All levels/libraries.
*Choice*

In comparison to the other recent books on the topic, Dowdall's book is more broad based, yet also more comprehensive, and utilizes a wider range of scientific and professional resources, and provides more evidence-based suggestions for change to a wider audience. If there is a book that can reach all intended audiences (college administrators, governmental policy makers, practitioners, scientists, parents, and students), Dowdall's book seems to do it. Readers of varied backgrounds should all come away with useful information and suggestions for changes.
*The Journal of Higher Education*

Dowdall has provided the reader with an excellent instrument for not only understanding the complexities of college drinking, but also how to develop prevention programs to address this complex social problem.
*Journal of College Student Development*