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Squares & Sharps, Suckers & Sharks

The Science, Psychology & Philosophy of Gambling

ISBN-13: 9780857304841

Contributor(s): Joseph Buchdahl

Subjects: Gambling

Publisher: Oldcastle Books

Publisher Imprint: High Stakes Publishing

Publication Date: 25-05-2021

Format: Paperback

Availability: In stock

£29.95

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About the book

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, granting us a sense of control over uncertainty. Almost always that sense is illusory - gambling, including betting and investing, is essentially random - yet for many it is nonetheless profoundly rewarding. This book attempts to explore the reasons why.

Squares & Sharps, Suckers & Sharks

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