The International Encyclopedia of Gambling [2 volumes]

by William N. Thompson

Overview

The most complete single-source collection on gambling ever assembled gives readers access to the best possible information about one of the fastest growing industries in the world.

The International Encyclopedia of Gambling seeks to explain the gambling phenomenon through an in-depth exploration of gambling operations around the world. More than 300 entries reflect the global stretch of the industry as they examine games, venues, players and other leading figures, legal issues, the history of gaming, and the literature on the subject.

The work is enhanced with a dozen contributed articles on gambling-related topics, including commentaries on the history and growth of Las Vegas and a description of major law cases involving gambling. Coverage includes Internet gambling and a section incorporating reviews of more than 50 films about gambling.

• Over 300 entries cover a myriad of topics related to gambling in the United States and around the globe
• Nearly 100 photographs capture the action here and abroad
• A selection of contributed articles brings new perspective to gambling-related issues
• A complete chronology outlines gambling events from Eve’s decision to bite into the apple through today’s mega-casino mergers in Las Vegas
• A glossary of gambling terms
• An extensive, annotated bibliography of books on gambling

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781598842258
Publisher:	Bloomsbury Academic
Publication date:	12/23/2009
Pages:	824
Product dimensions:	7.30(w) x 10.30(h) x 2.30(d)

About the Author

William N. Thompson, PhD, teaches at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas.

Editorial Reviews

"This work will help researchers in many fields. It will be useful in large public and academic libraries." - Booklist

"This fascinating subject overview is at once expansive in scope yet detailed in depiction." - Library Journal

An update to the author's Gambling in America, this excellent encyclopedia provides detailed information on the gambling phenomenon throughout the world....Overall, this exhaustive encyclopedia is extremely easy to use. Summing Up: Recommended. Lower-level undergraduates through faculty/researchers; general readers." - Choice

"In sum, the scope and quality of The International Encyclopedia of Gambling, as well as the major gap in the literature that it fills on the subject, makes it a must for all academic libraries and highly recommend for all libraries." - Reference & User Services Quarterly

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