Ruschmann, Paul.

Legalized gambling / Paul Ruschmann. - New York : Chelsea House, c2009. - 144 p. : ill. (chiefly col.), maps (some col.) ; 24 cm. - Point/counterpoint . - Point-counterpoint (Philadelphia, Pa.) .

Includes bibliographical references (p. 135-139) and index.

Introduction: Gambling in the United States -- Point. Gambling is harmful to society -- Counterpoint. Gambling prohibition does more harm than good -- Point. Legalized gambling has adverse economic and political consequences -- Counterpoint. Legalized gambling benefits states and communities -- Point. Government promotion of gambling is bad policy -- Counterpoint. Government policy has made gambling less harmful -- Conclusion: The future of legalized gambling.

ISBN: 9780791098356 (hardcover) 0791098354 (hardcover)

LCCN: 2008027122

Nat. Bib. No.: GBA8C1890 bnb

Nat. Bib. Agency Control No.: 014783487 Uk

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Gambling--Social aspects--United States.
Gambling--Economic aspects--United States.
Gambling--United States--States.

LC Class. No.: HV6715 / .R87 2009

Dewey Class. No.: 363.4/20973