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Routledge - The Casino and Society in Britain - History Book

Name: Routledge - The Casino and Society in Britain - History Book
Brand: Routledge
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Explore the hidden history of the British gambling landscape with The Casino and Society in Britain. Published by Routledge as part of the Routledge Studies in Modern British History series, this monograph provides a deep look into how the casino industry has evolved since the start of the First World War. This study examines the complex forces that shaped the industry, including the impacts of criminality, prohibition, regulation, and liberalization. For readers interested in social history or criminology, this book offers a unique perspective on a sector that has lacked dedicated historical investigation until now. By utilizing primary source materials, including previously unused records from the National Archives, this work delivers a detailed account of the culture, identity, and participants that define the British casino experience. It is an essential resource for students and researchers looking to understand the social and legal shifts within British gaming history.

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Provides a comprehensive study of the British casino industry from the beginning of the First World War to the present.

Examines the influence of criminality, prohibition, regulation, and liberalization on the development of gambling in Britain.

Offers detailed insights into the history, culture, and identity of the participants within the industry.

Uses primary source material, including records from the National Archives, to provide an authentic historical account.

Fills a significant gap in existing historical and criminological research regarding British gaming history.

Part of the respected Routledge Studies in Modern British History academic series.

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Brand: Routledge
Format: hardcover
ASIN: 1138318957
Category: Books > Subjects > Business, Finance & Law > Law
Domain: Amazon UK
Release Date: 24 November 2020
Listed Since: 03 January 2020

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