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Squares and Sharps, Suckers and Sharks

- The Science, Psychology & Philosophy of Gambling

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People have been gambling, in one form or another, for as long as history itself. Why? Money, entertainment, escape and a desire to win are all traditional explanations. Arguably, however, these are secondary considerations to a higher order purpose: a craving for control. Gambling offers a means of gaining authority over the unknown,...

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  • Sprog:
  • Engelsk
  • ISBN:
  • 9780857304841
  • Indbinding:
  • Paperback
  • Sideantal:
  • 352
  • Udgivet:
  • 19. maj 2021
  • Størrelse:
  • 237x154x30 mm.
  • Vægt:
  • 484 g.
  • Ukendt - mangler pt..

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People have been gambling, in one form or another, for as long as history itself. Why? Money, entertainment, escape and a desire to win are all traditional explanations. Arguably, however, these are secondary considerations to a higher order purpose: a craving for control. Gambling offers a means of gaining authority over the unknown,...

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