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Routledge The Racing Game by Routledge - Anthropology and Sociology Study

Name: The Racing Game by Routledge - Anthropology and Sociology Study
Brand: Routledge
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Explore the hidden social world of horse racing with The Racing Game by Routledge. This study goes beyond the surface spectacle to examine the diverse community that makes up race track society. Through a blend of scientific precision and journalistic vigor, the book investigates the lives of various groups, including the "honest boys," "gyps," "manipulators," "stoops," and "Chalk eaters." Readers gain a deep understanding of the everyday activities, objectives, and strategies used by those whose lives revolve around track proceedings. The narrative tracks a wide spectrum of participants, from track owners and stable boys to law enforcers and those who break the law. This book provides a detailed look at how individuals compete with chance and one another within this unique environment. It is an essential read for those interested in the social dynamics and human behaviors found within specialized subcultures.

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Provides a deep look into the social structures and specific groups that form race track society.

Combines scientific precision with journalistic vigor to describe the everyday lives of participants.

Examines the strategies and objectives used by people competing with chance and each other.

Covers a wide range of roles including track owners, stable boys, and law enforcers.

Analyzes the unique social world of horse racing through various perspectives and character types.

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Brand: Routledge
Format: Hardcover
ASIN: 1138538086
Category: Books > Subjects > Biography > Medical, Legal & Social Sciences > Anthropology & Sociology
Domain: Amazon UK
Release Date: 22 September 2017
Listed Since: 08 December 2017

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