The gambling debate.

9780313340680

The gambling debate.

McGowan, Richard.

Greenwood Press

2008

168 pages

$49.95

Hardcover

Historical guides to controversial issues in America

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McGowan (management, Boston College) presents case studies illustrating aspects of the gambling industry, allowing readers to debate the merits of gambling from the points of view of various stakeholders, such as government officials, gambling industry executives, and the gambling public. The book begins by reviewing the current state of gambling in the US, emphasizing the newest segments of the industry. A summary of the various ethical debates on gambling over the past few years presents a framework for analyzing the ethical issues. Three issues are then analyzed in depth: Internet gambling, sports gambling, and Native American gambling. The author develops a model for understanding the factors that public policy officials need to weigh when considering expansion of gambling, and offers a framework for evaluating the role of government in the gambling industry. The author has written two previous books on gambling.

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