| Author: | Lorne Tepperman & Kristy Wanner | ISBN: | 9780199003860 |
| Publisher: | Oxford University Press | Publication: | April 15, 2012 |
| Imprint: | Oxford University Press Canada | Language: | English |
| Author: | Lorne Tepperman & Kristy Wanner |
| ISBN: | 9780199003860 |
| Publisher: | Oxford University Press |
| Publication: | April 15, 2012 |
| Imprint: | Oxford University Press Canada |
| Language: | English |
A short overview shows how many aspects of gambling have remained constant throughout history. More recently, however, the Internet has expanded the range of ways people can gamble, and has drawn many younger people into online betting. The book also evaluates the role social and cultural forces play in gambling, often glamorizing and encouraging risk-taking. As gambling increases, so do its associated problems; while it may appear harmless at first, gambling too often destroys lives.
A short overview shows how many aspects of gambling have remained constant throughout history. More recently, however, the Internet has expanded the range of ways people can gamble, and has drawn many younger people into online betting. The book also evaluates the role social and cultural forces play in gambling, often glamorizing and encouraging risk-taking. As gambling increases, so do its associated problems; while it may appear harmless at first, gambling too often destroys lives.
