The sociology of gambling / by Mikal Aasved.

By: Material type: TextSeries: Aasved, Mikal J. Gambling theory and research series ; v. 2.Publication details: Springfield, Ill. : Charles C. Thomas, Publisher, c2003.Description: xvii, 440 p. ; 27 cmISBN:
  • 0398073805
  • 9780398073800
  • 0398073813 (pbk.)
  • 9780398073817 (pbk.)
Subject(s): LOC classification:
  • HV 6715 .A37 2003
Contents:
Gambling and social structure -- Gambling and economics -- Tests of "armchair" theories -- The researcher's point of view -- The gambler's point of view -- Statistical tests of earlier ideas -- Large scale sociological surveys -- Gambling and the general public -- Special populations: youthful gamblers -- Special populations: female, elderly, and native North American gamblers -- Problem gambling correlates and risk factors -- Critique of quantitative studies -- Concluding summary -- Appendix: Summary of etiological theories of gambling.
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Includes bibliographical references (p. 395-423) and index.

Gambling and social structure -- Gambling and economics -- Tests of "armchair" theories -- The researcher's point of view -- The gambler's point of view -- Statistical tests of earlier ideas -- Large scale sociological surveys -- Gambling and the general public -- Special populations: youthful gamblers -- Special populations: female, elderly, and native North American gamblers -- Problem gambling correlates and risk factors -- Critique of quantitative studies -- Concluding summary -- Appendix: Summary of etiological theories of gambling.

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