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Title:
Gambling : opposing viewpoints
Author:
Torr, James D., 1974-
Publication Information:
San Diego, CA : Greenhaven Press, [2002]

©2002
Physical Description:
202 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm.
Language:
English
Contents:
Gambling is morally questionable / Responsible gambling is harmless fun / State lotteries are an unethical source of government revenue / State lotteries are an ethical source of government revenue / Compulsive gambling is an addiction / Compulsive gambling is not an addiction / Gambling industry preys on compulsive gamblers / Gambling industry is working to reduce compulsive gambling / Compulsive gambling is a serious problem among teenagers / Social costs of compulsive gambling are enormous / Problem of compulsive gambling is exaggerated / Legalized gambling harms local economies / Legalized gambling benefits local economies / Indian gaming benefits Native Americans / Indian gaming does not benefit most Native Americans / Government should halt the spread of legalized gambling / Government should respect individuals' freedom to gamble / Government should prohibit gambling on the Internet / Government should not prohibit gambling on the Internet / Government should ban betting on college sports / Government should not ban betting on college sports
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ISBN:
9780737709063

9780737709070
Format :
Book