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In the Pursuit of Winning: Problem Gambling Theory, Research and Treatment

By Masood Zangeneh , Alex Blaszczynski , Nigel E. Turner

Book information

Year
2007
ISBN
038772172X
LCC
RC569.5.G35 I5 2008
Open Library ID
OL18533823M
Language
english
Format
PDF
Filesize
3 MB (2969914 bytes)
Edition
1
Pages
368\355
Scanned
yes
Time added
2011-06-04 13:46:07

Description

As gambling become ever more ubiquitous, more people are risking their finances, family lives, and health in their desire to be the winner that takes it all. This book brings together an international panel of experts to present a wide variety of perspectives on problem gambling, and test popular addiction and disease models in the field. Early chapters examine the psychology of gambling, before moving on to the pastime’s associated irrational ideas. The seven chapters in the second half are devoted to evidence-based interventions from a variety of clinical orientations. Case examples, Q&A sections, and a glossary add extra readability to the coverage.

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