Gambling, space, and time :: shifting boundaries and cultures /

The eight essays in Gambling, Space, and Time use a global and interdisciplinary approach to examine two significant areas of gambling studies that have not been widely explored--the ever-changing boundaries that divide and organize gambling spaces, and the cultures, perceptions, and emotions relate...

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Other Authors: Raento, Pauliina, Schwartz, David G., 1973-
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:English
Published: Reno : University of Nevada Press, ©2011.
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Online Access:DE-862
DE-863
Summary:The eight essays in Gambling, Space, and Time use a global and interdisciplinary approach to examine two significant areas of gambling studies that have not been widely explored--the ever-changing boundaries that divide and organize gambling spaces, and the cultures, perceptions, and emotions related to gambling. The contributors represent a variety of disciplines: history, geography, sociology, anthropology, political science, and law. The essays consider such topics as the impact of technological advances on gambling activities, the role of the nation-state in the gambling industry, and the ways that cultural and moral values influence the availability of gambling and the behavior of gamblers. The case studies offer rich new insights into a gambling industry that is both a global phenomenon and a powerful engine of local change.
Physical Description:1 online resource (xii, 204 pages) : illustrations, maps
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9780874178678
0874178673

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