An Unsafe Bet?
The Dangerous Rise of Gambling and the Debate We Should Be Having
Format:Paperback
Publisher:John Wiley & Sons Inc
Published:3rd Dec '10
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- Hardback£80.95(9780470661192)
An Unsafe Bet? TheDangerousRise ofGambling and theDebateWeShouldBeHaving reveals how gambling represents a danger to public health due to its inherent addiction potential, which is being intentionally downplayed by the gambling industry and governments.
- Lays bare the extent of gambling and its effects on society
- Exposes the dilemma for policy makers, who are charged with protecting public health but also increasingly dependent on revenues earned from gambling
- Written by Jim Orford, an internationally respected authority on the topic
- International examples broaden the argument and reveal the global stakes involved
ISBN: 9780470661208
Dimensions: 229mm x 152mm x 16mm
Weight: 426g
300 pages