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Squares And Sharps

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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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Squares And Sharps, Joseph Buchdahl

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Title
Squares And Sharps
Language
English
Released
2016
Format
Hardcover
Pages
352
ISBN10
1843448580
ISBN13
9781843448587
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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,...