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Pathological Gambling: The Making of a Medical Problem
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Exploring the evolution of pathological gambling in the United States, the author employs Foucault and Strauss's perspectives alongside court cases and personal narratives. By examining historical documents and his clinical experience, he reveals how gambling transformed into a recognized social issue and medical disorder. The discussion also delves into the cultural implications of its legalization and medicalization, highlighting the broader societal effects of these changes.
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Pathological Gambling: The Making of a Medical Problem, Brian Castellani
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- Released
- 2000
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- Title
- Pathological Gambling: The Making of a Medical Problem
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Brian Castellani
- Publisher
- State University of New York Press
- Released
- 2000
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 230
- ISBN13
- 9780791445211
- Category
- Psychology
- Description
- Exploring the evolution of pathological gambling in the United States, the author employs Foucault and Strauss's perspectives alongside court cases and personal narratives. By examining historical documents and his clinical experience, he reveals how gambling transformed into a recognized social issue and medical disorder. The discussion also delves into the cultural implications of its legalization and medicalization, highlighting the broader societal effects of these changes.