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"The United States has struggled with gambling policy since colonial days, and its legal stance has alternated between legalization and prohibition. Today, many forms of gambling are legal, and most Americans bet at least occasionally. Many people believe, however, that the recent rush to legalize gambling has turned millions of Americans into pathological gamblers. They blame a variety of problems, including crime, broken families, and the exploitation of the poor, on legalization. Defenders contend that gambling's negative consequences have been exaggerated and that most Americans bet responsibly. They also warn that prohibition will not stop gambling but instead turn the gambling business over to organized criminals. """"Legalized Gambling"""" explains how the debate over gambling has become more intense in recent years because of the proliferation of online casinos and the popularity of illegal sports betting."

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Author:   Paul Ruschmann ,  Alan Marzilli
Publisher:   Chelsea House Publishers
Imprint:   Chelsea House Publishers
Dimensions:   Width: 15.20cm , Height: 1.50cm , Length: 22.90cm
Weight:   0.398kg
ISBN:  

9780791098356

ISBN 10:   0791098354
Pages:   136
Publication Date:   30 January 2009
Recommended Age:   From 14 to 17 years
Audience:   Primary & secondary/elementary & high school ,  Secondary
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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.,. well-organized, concise, and comprehensive arguments on both sides of several controversial issues...Recommended. A little over a hundred pages of material in each offers the perfect platform to fuel a classroom debate. All are highly recommended picks, offering lasting library lending value.

A little over a hundred pages of material in each offers the perfect platform to fuel a classroom debate. All are highly recommended picks, offering lasting library lending value.

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