Big Gamble The Politics of Lottery and Casino Expansion

Name: Big Gamble The Politics of Lottery and Casino Expansion
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ISBN: 9780275977504

ISBN-10: 0275977501

ISBN-13: 9780275977504

Edition: 2002

Authors: Denise von Herrmann

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Von Herrmann examines the politics of state and federal gambling policy, particularly policies relating to casinos and state lotteries. She considers gambling policy from a variety of perspectives, including the politics of adoption, the state and federal governments' role in policy formation and implementation, and the broad economic and social impact questions related to gambling. The inclusion of several state case studies provides insight into the largely successful reshaping of Americans' image of gambling--from seedy, sinful, and corrupt behavior to a benign, pleasurable entertainment experience--which ultimately has led to widespread availability. While many have asserted that…

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List price: $110.00
Copyright year: 2002
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Publication date: 12/30/2002
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 160
Size: 6.14" wide x 9.21" long x 0.44" tall
Weight: 0.880
Language: English



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Acknowledgments



Introduction: Policy Making and Morals



The History and Regulation of Gambling in the United States



The Politics of Gambling Adoptions



State Regulation of Gambling



The Economic and Social Impacts of Gambling and Their Effects on Policy



Rolling the Dice: Assessments and Directions for the Future of Legal Gambling


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Index