Vitiligo is a disorder having a significant impact in dark skinned individuals. Along with the historical, cultural and psychological aspects of the disease the multifactorial pathogenesis of this disorder are discussed in detail with special emphasis on the newer hypothesis proposed in the causation.

Concepts of Addictive Substances and Behaviours across Time and Place examines the temporal and spatial variances of addiction behaviours in European societies, illustrates the intertwining of regional and global trends in behaviours, and sets out a framework for understanding the roles played by different social actors.