| Description |
208 pages : map ; 25 cm. |
| Series |
Current controversies |
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Current controversies.
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| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 197-199) and index. |
| Contents |
Ch. 1. Is gambling unethical? Gambling and ethics: an overview / James Popkin and Katia Hetter -- Yes, gambling is unethical: Gambling is unethical / The Christian Science Monitor -- Gambling violates biblical principles / Lamar E. Cooper Sr. -- Americans have historically considered gambling unethical / Ivan L. Zabilka -- No, gambling is not unethical: Gambling does not violate catholic teaching / Pennsylvania Catholic Conference -- Americans have historically accepted gambling / J.M. Fenster -- Americans approve of gambling / Ellen Donahue -- Gambling is entertainment / Gerri Hirshey -- Ch. 2. Is compulsive gambling an uncontrollable disease? Compulsive gambling: an overview / Michel Marriott -- Yes, compulsive gambling is an uncontrollable disease: Compulsive gambling is a serious disease / Valerie Lorenz -- Pathological gambling is a psychological addiction / Richard J. Rosenthal -- State governments should provide treatment for compulsive gamblers / Henry R. Lesieur -- The Federal Government should address compulsive gambling / National Council on Problem Gambling, Inc. -- Casinos should address compulsive gambling / Harrah's Casinos Task Force on Compulsive Gambling -- No, compulsive gambling is not an uncontrollable disease: Gambling makes life exciting / Robert Altman -- Compulsive gambling is not a disease / Richard E. Vatz and Lee S. Weinberg -- Casino tricks encourage heavy gambling / James Popkin -- |
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Ch. 3. Does gambling benefit state and local economies? Casino gambling and local economies: an overview / Kathleen Sylvester -- Yes, gambling benefits state and local economies: Gambling will continue to benefit Nevada's economy / William N. Thompson -- Riverboat casinos help local economies / Janice C. Hernon and James R. Appel -- Gambling revitalizes poor communities / Alan Salomon -- No, gambling does not benefit state and local economies: Gambling is economically harmful / John Warren Kindt -- Local gambling operations may collapse / I. Nelson Rose -- Riverboat gambling does not help local economies / Oliver Starr Jr. -- Casinos are a burden on local governments / Jeffry L. Bloomberg -- Ch. 4. Does Indian gaming help Native Americans? Indian gaming: an overview / Ruth Denny -- Yes, Indian gaming helps Native Americans: Casinos help Native Americans thrive / Steve Thompson -- The media should recognize the benefits of Indian Gaming / Rick Hill -- Critics of Indian gaming are wrong / Jon Magnuson -- No, Indian gaming may not help Native Americans: Indian casino gambling should be discouraged / William Safire -- Indian gaming has harmed many tribes / David Segal -- Indian gaming is problematic / Robert Allen Warrior -- Organized crime may infiltrate India casinos / James Popkin. |
| Summary |
An anthology providing opposing viewpoints as to whether gambling is ethical, if it benefits economies, if government should regulate Indian gambling, how it affects sports, and if compulsive gambling is a serious problem. |
| Subject |
Gambling.
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| Added Author |
Cozic, Charles P., 1957-
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Winters, Paul A., 1965-
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| ISBN |
1565102355 alkaline paper |
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9781565102354 alkaline paper |
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1565102347 paperback alkaline paper |
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9781565102347 paperback alkaline paper |
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