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Gambling: A Sociological Review

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The study of gambling behavior or of the impact of gambling on social institutions does not have a signficant tradition in sociology. There have been a few attempts to test propositions associated with functionalism, alienation, anomie, and decision making; however, the results of these studies have proven inconclusive. Despite the fact that a large proportion of any society participates in gambling and that gambling is continuing to affect public policy in many jurisdictions, sociologists have not treated gambling as behavior worthy of serious investigation. This article reviews (1) the application of various sociological theories to gambling behavior; and (2) the results of the limited number of research efforts prompted by these perspectives.

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  • James H. Frey, 1984. "Gambling: A Sociological Review," The ANNALS of the American Academy of Political and Social Science, , vol. 474(1), pages 107-121, July.
    • Handle: RePEc:sae:anname:v:474:y:1984:i:1:p:107-121
    DOI: 10.1177/0002716284474001010
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