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Exploring the intricate social dynamics of horse racing, this study delves into the lives of various characters within the race track community, including the "honest boys," "gyps," "manipulators," "stoops," and "Chalk eaters." It reveals the complexities behind the thrill of the sport, uncovering the motivations, interactions, and unique subcultures that define this vibrant and often misunderstood world.
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The Racing Game, Marvin Scott, James David Barber
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- Released
- 2005
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- Title
- The Racing Game
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Marvin Scott, James David Barber
- Publisher
- Taylor & Francis
- Released
- 2005
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 200
- ISBN13
- 9780202308098
- Category
- Social sciences, Ethnography
- Description
- Exploring the intricate social dynamics of horse racing, this study delves into the lives of various characters within the race track community, including the "honest boys," "gyps," "manipulators," "stoops," and "Chalk eaters." It reveals the complexities behind the thrill of the sport, uncovering the motivations, interactions, and unique subcultures that define this vibrant and often misunderstood world.