Problem Gambling in Hong Kong and Macao: Etiology, Prevalence and Treatment

by Eugene Chung Ip Leung, William Wai Lim Li, Chi Chuen Chan

Book Overview

This book critically examines the psychology of gambling in Hong Kong and Macao. Covering the history of gambling and its development in the two jurisdictions, it highlights the prevalence and status quo of problem gambling, the theoretical perspectives on the etiology of gambling disorder, and the treatment of problem gambling. The book also introduces a personality and pathways development model of Chinese problem gamblers and concludes with outlooks...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 9811010668
• ISBN13: 9789811010668
• Release Date: June 2016
• Publisher: Springer
• Length: 161 Pages
• Weight: 0.94 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.1" x 9.2"