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An Unsafe Bet?

The Dangerous Rise of Gambling and the Debate We Should Be Having

Jim Orford author

Format:Paperback

Publisher:John Wiley & Sons Inc

Published:3rd Dec '10

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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