Legalized Gambling

by Thomas A. Parmalee

Overview

This title gives readers a balanced look at legalized gambling and the surrounding arguments. Readers will learn the history of gambling, as well as the economic and social effects of gambling. Color photos and informative sidebars accompany easy-to-follow text. Features include a table of contents, timeline, facts, additional resources, web sites, a glossary, a bibliography, and an index. Essential Viewpoints is a series in Essential Library, an imprint of ABDO Publishing Company.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781616135225
Publisher:	ABDO Publishing Company
Publication date:	09/01/2010
Series:	Essential Viewpoints Series: Set 5
Pages:	112
Product dimensions:	6.20(w) x 9.10(h) x 0.50(d)
Age Range:	12 - 17 Years

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Gambling: Problem or Solution? 6

Chapter 2 The History of Gambling 14

Chapter 3 Role in the Economy 26

Chapter 4 State-sanctioned Gambling 36

Chapter 5 Entertainment and Personal Choice 46

Chapter 6 Addiction 56

Chapter 7 Young People and Gambling 66

Chapter 8 Tribal Gaming 78

Chapter 9 The Internet and the Future 88

Timeline 96

Essential Facts 100

Additional Resources 102

Glossary 104

Source Notes 106

Index 110

About the Author 112