Alcoholic beverages in Chile
An economic history of its promotion and expansion, 1870-1930

This book investigates the main trends in several economic fields related to the production, trade, and consumption of alcoholic beverages in Chile between 1870 and 1930. It contributes to understanding the social representations constructed in Chile during the same period concerning habits of immoderate drinking, as well as serving as a reference for policies undertaken by the State, institutions, and private groups against alcoholism. This material allows for an understanding of the series of social, political, and cultural processes centered around the widespread custom of the country's inhabitants—women and men, rich and poor, employed and unemployed—consuming intoxicating beverages.