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Gambling and Sports in a Global Age
Gambling and Sports in a Global Age
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The book "Gambling and Sports in a Global Age" is a sociological collection on sports gambling from global perspectives, tracing the global transformation of sports gambling and exploring the relationship between sport and gambling in unique societal contexts. It highlights emerging issues such as gambling sponsorship, athlete rights, and the risk of harms to youth.
Format: Hardback
Length: 216 pages
Publication date: 17 November 2023
Publisher: Emerald Publishing Limited
The book explores the ever-evolving landscape of sports gambling,a phenomenon that has witnessed an unprecedented surge in popularity and diversity in recent decades. This remarkable growth has been fueled by widespread internet access, advancements in smartphone technology, and the liberalization of gambling advertising. As a result, gambling companies have strategically aligned their practices with culturally embedded sporting activities, leading some to describe this phenomenon as the "gamblification of sports."
Gambling and Sports in a Global Age, a groundbreaking sociological collection, brings together esteemed scholars from around the world to examine sports gambling from diverse global perspectives. Rooted in a historical sociological context, the chapters trace the global transformation of sports gambling within the broader context of techno-capitalist expansion and the commercialization of sport. They also explore the unique factors that shape the relationship between sport and gambling in different societal contexts.
Contributors to this volume delve into emerging issues in sports gambling, such as the ethics of gambling sponsorship in sport, athlete rights, the risk of harm to youth, and the future of sports fandom. By examining these critical topics, the book underscores the importance of sociology in understanding sports gambling in a global age. It establishes a scholarly platform that will facilitate the generation of theoretically informed interventions in research and policymaking.
Through an integrated global approach, the contributors shed light on centrally relevant sociological themes, offering convenient access to a diverse array of contextual insights. They also raise new questions that will inspire the next generation of sociologists to further explore the complex dynamics of sports gambling and its impact on society.
In conclusion, Gambling and Sports in a Global Age is a vital resource for scholars, researchers, policymakers, and anyone interested in understanding the evolving world of sports gambling. By providing a comprehensive and interdisciplinary perspective, this book contributes to our understanding of this phenomenon and its societal implications.
Weight: 440g
Dimension: 159 x 237 x 19 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781801173056
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