The Psychology of Gambling (International Series in Social Psychology)

by Michael Walker

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In this updated and revised text, Michael Walker presents a wide-ranging review of late-1990s theory and research on gambling. Types of gambling are explored, as well as the position of gambling in society and related issues such as the morality and "globalization of gambling". Reasons behind gambling behaviour are reviewed, with a specific focus on cognitive explanations. The issue of maladaptive gambling is also addressed, with ways of defining, assessing and treating it. This book should prove a useful reference and research tool for those persons working in psychology, counselling and health related fields. It should also be of use to postgraduate students in these areas.
  • ISBN10 0415201713
  • ISBN13 9780415201711
  • Publish Date 1 June 2000
  • Publish Status Cancelled
  • Out of Print 6 January 2005
  • Publish Country GB
  • Publisher Taylor & Francis Ltd
  • Imprint Psychology Press Ltd
  • Edition 2nd edition
  • Format Paperback
  • Pages 288
  • Language English