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Gambling on the American Dream: Atlantic City and the Casino Era

Hardback

Main Details

Title Gambling on the American Dream: Atlantic City and the Casino Era
Authors and Contributors      By (author) James R. Karmel
SeriesFinancial History
Physical Properties
Format:Hardback
Pages:256
Dimensions(mm): Height 216,Width 140
Category/GenreOral history
Sport and leisure industries
Gambling - theories and methods
ISBN/Barcode 9781851969265
ClassificationsDewey:338.4779509749
Audience
Tertiary Education (US: College)

Publishing Details

Publisher Taylor & Francis Ltd
Imprint Pickering & Chatto (Publishers) Ltd
Publication Date 1 February 2008
Publication Country United Kingdom

Description

Provides a historical perspective for understanding the exponential growth of casinos in the United States since 1990, by telling the story of Atlantic City, New Jersey since the 1970s. This work uses oral history to focus on the human stories of the region in addition to the broader story of economic and social impacts.