Gambling (Lucent Overview Series)
Editorial Reviews
Review
School Library Journal : "This book is certainly up-to-date, and presents in unbiased, well-reasoned discussion of the subject. There are copious notes and an equally list of books and other sources consulted, as well as contact information on organizations mentioned in the text."
-- School Library Journal (October 2001)
Booklist : "Informative, forthright overview...attempts to be as objective as possible."
-- Booklist (Febraury 2002)
School Library Journal : "Better than average, due to its organization, approach, and illustrations. The author takes a straightforward, informative approach, uncluttered by the authentic first-person narratives that frequently mark such books. Suggestions for further reading and help are appended."
-- School Library Journal (April 2001)
Booklist : "In succinct prose and a forthright style, Strada gives teens an overview...Effortlessly blending personal comments with information...Although most of the testimonials are from older teens and adults, the simple language and tame black-and-white photographs seem to target a younger YA readership. Very simple charts may be useful to middle-graders...the book puts forward some interesting occasionally alarming data...Whether for younger or older readers, this in an unsensationalized, easy-to-understand overview that makes the core issues clear."
-- Booklist (March 2001)
School Library Journal : "A book that looks at tough questions regarding cause and effect...Information is drawn from a wide, reputable assortment of sources, and from the representation of sides of the issues is fair...black-and-white photos, graphs, and cartoons are scattered throughout."
-- School Library Journal (March 2001)
Book Description
Gambling in America has always been surrounded by controversy -- from George Washington's troops being distracted by betting games to modern-day Native American casinos, state lotteries, and internet gambling. The growth of gambling is examined, as well as the disturbing rise in compulsive gambling in America today.
Gambling (Lucent Overview Series),Gail Stewart,Lucent Books,1560067659,Children: Young Adult (Gr. 7-9),Compulsive gambling,Foreign Language Study - Other,Gambling,Gambling - General,Juvenile Nonfiction,Juvenile literature,Pop Arts / Pop Culture,Popular Culture - General,Sociology - Social Theory,United States
Gambling (Lucent Overview Series)
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