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Gambling, Work and Leisure (Routledge Revivals) - A Study Across Three Areas (Hardcover) Loot Price: R4,361
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Gambling, Work and Leisure (Routledge Revivals) - A Study Across Three Areas (Hardcover): David Downes, D.M. Davies, M. E....

Gambling, Work and Leisure (Routledge Revivals) - A Study Across Three Areas (Hardcover)

David Downes, D.M. Davies, M. E. David, P. Stone

Series: Routledge Revivals

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Since the legalisation of off-course cash betting in 1960, and the rise of varying forms of gambling, the British have come to be known as a nation of gamblers. Until this study was published in 1976, barely any evidence existed against which to assess the claim that gambling had become a major social problem. The authors present data drawn from area surveys carried out in Swansea, Sheffield, Wanstead and Woodford, and explore how well previous sociological theories of gambling agree with their findings, particular in connection with certain aspects of work and leisure. Examining different forms of gambling, including betting, bingo and gaming machines, the chapters consider how gambling choices vary between different social groups, and how much time and money is spent on them. With the internet making it easier than ever before to place bets, this title is especially relevant, and provides a systematic basis for an explanation of gambling in relation to social structure.

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Imprint: Routledge
Country of origin: United Kingdom
Series: Routledge Revivals
Release date: July 2013
First published: 1975
Authors: David Downes • D.M. Davies • M. E. David • P. Stone
Dimensions: 216 x 138mm (L x W)
Format: Hardcover
Pages: 250
ISBN-13: 978-0-415-72086-1
Categories: Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Social theory
Books > Social sciences > Psychology > Social, group or collective psychology
Books > Social sciences > Psychology > Occupational & industrial psychology
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LSN: 0-415-72086-9
Barcode: 9780415720861

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