An economic and social history of gambling in Britain and the USA / Roger Munting
Manchester ; New York New York : Manchester University Press ; Distributed exclusively in the USA and Canada by St. Martin's Press, 1996. First Edition. Near fine copy in the original title-blocked cloth. Slightest suggestion only of dust-dulling to the spine bands and panel edges. Remains particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong. Item #413132
ISBN: 0719044499
Physical description: xi, 252 pages ; 23 cm. Notes: Includes bibliographical references (pages 235-248) and index. Contents: 1. In the beginning -- an early history to 1914 -- 2. The twentieth century -- 3. Government and lotteries -- 4. Betting and bookmakers -- 5. The Tote and pari-mutuel -- 6. Football and sports pools -- 7. Gaming -- 8. The volume of gambling -- 9. Social problems and gambling -- 10. Business and politics. Subjects: Gambling Social aspects United States History; Gambling Economic aspects United States History; Gambling Economic aspects; Gambling Social aspects; Great Britain; United States.
Price: €60.00