Reith has assembled a comprehensive and thought-provoking collection of articles by internationally recognized experts in the study of gambling: doctors, lawyers, journalists and academics. It presents a diverse range of perspectives on gambling: from legal, political, and economic, to social, psychological, and ethical. The collection offers a balanced range of viewpoints and arguments, allowing readers to decide for themselves what role gambling should play in our society. Topics discussed include casino gambling and crime, lotteries, Internet gambling, the nature and extent of gambling addiction, Native American gambling, and the role of gambling in the world. 358 Pgs. 2003