Squares and sharps, suckers and sharks: the science, psychology and philosophy of gambling
Auteur :
Buchdahl, Joseph
Éditeur :
Oldcastle Books Ltd
ISBN :
9780857304841
Date de publication :
19 mai 2021
Dimensions :
23,4 x 15,3 cm
Format :
Trade paperback (UK)
Langue :
Anglais
Pays d'origine :
Grande Bretagne
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,...