The World of Chinese Gambling examines the history, culture, and psychology of Chinese gambling.
China has one of the world’s longest continuous civilizations. Records of gambling among the Chinese people can be traced back to the first documented Xia dynasty around 4,000 years ago. Today, many eager Chinese gamblers can be found around the world.
The World of Chinese Gambling is the first to provide a comprehensive analysis of Chinese gamblers. This book investigates why Chinese gamble so vividly by exploring their gambling history, culture, and psychology. It is suitable for anyone who is interested to know more about Chinese gamblers.
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