Natasha Dow Scholl

Addiction by Design: Machine Gambling in Las Vegas

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ISBN 13:: 9780691160887
author:: Natasha Dow Scholl
format:: Paperback
publisher:: Princeton University Press
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2014
Pages:: 456
Dimensions:: 23.4 x 15.5 x 2.8 cm
Genre:: Health, Family & Lifestyle, Health Issues, Illnesses & Conditions
Condition:: New
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Addiction by Design: Machine Gambling in Las Vegas explores the world of electronic gambling, where the mechanical rhythm of machines pulls players into a state of compulsion and control. Through 15 years of field research in Las Vegas, anthropologist Natasha Dow Schüll reveals how gamblers become absorbed in continuous play, seeking to lose themselves while the industry seeks profit. The book delves into the strategic calculations behind game algorithms, machine ergonomics, casino architecture, and player tracking systems, all designed to maximize "time on device". Schüll's account moves from the casino floor to the everyday lives of gamblers, examining regulatory debates over addiction to gambling machines.

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