188 Pages
by
Routledge
188 Pages
by
Routledge
188 Pages
by
Routledge
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The Chinese are known throughout the world as avid gamblers with a long history of participation in games of chance. Historians have documented wagering on such games as far back as the early Chinese dynasties. Despite measures by ancient Chinese rulers to contain gambling, it proliferated, and Chinese games have evolved and multiplied since then. Desmond Lam provides a unique look into the... Read more
List of Tables List of Figures Preface 1 Gambling as a Human Activity: Common Theories and Concepts 2 Brief History of Gambling in Chinese Societies 3 Chinese Value Systems 4 Chinese People's Aptitude for Gambling 5 Social Impact of Gambling in Chinese Societies 6 The Case of Gambling in Macau: The Monte Carlo of the East Concluding Notes Appendix: A List of Chinese Dynasties References Chinese References Additional Readings Index
Biography
Desmond Lam
