Peter Ferentzy and Nigel E. Turner The History of Problem Gambling: Temperance, Substance Abuse, Medicine, and Metaphors This book documents the history of ideas about problem gambling and its link to addictive disorders. Using a combination of literature review and conceptual a…
For more than 12 years, Patrick Foster lived a double life. Turning 31, a popular and sociable young teacher and former professional cricketer, he had a lovely girlfriend and a supportive family. But he was hiding a secret and debilitating gambling addiction from even those clos…
Erst das Geld verleiht dem Glücksspiel seine eigentliche Bedeutung. Geld verkörpert das "Maß aller Dinge" in unserer Gesellschaft, es ermöglicht die Befriedigung vielfältiger Bedürnisse, läßt Träume wahr werden. Einige Spieler verlieren jedoch die Kontrolle über ihr Spielverhalt…
Erst das Geld verleiht dem Glücksspiel seine eigentliche Bedeutung. Geld verkörpert das "Maß aller Dinge" in unserer Gesellschaft, es ermöglicht die Befriedigung vielfältiger Bedürnisse, läßt Träume wahr werden. Einige Spieler verlieren jedoch die Kontrolle über ihr Spielverhalt…
The goal of this transdisciplinary book is to identify the problems and challenges facing implementation of the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) - from the global, regional and local points of view. The valuation and conservation of biodiversity constitute critical first…
Poker websites. State lotteries. Sports betting. As gambling outlets become easier to find, more--and younger--people are risking their finances, family lives, and health. In the Pursuit of Winning brings together an international panel of 35 experts to present theoretical, clin…
