Description |
1 online resource (257 pages) |
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Routledge Research in Sport, Culture and Society |
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Routledge research in sport, culture and society.
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Summary |
Horseracing, thoroughbred breeding and gambling on racing are global industries worth several hundred billion dollars. They are also industries facing serious challenges, from the rise of alternative forms of leisure gambling to concerns about the ethical treatment of animals in all equestrian sports. This book offers a broad-ranging examination of the contemporary horseracing industry, from geographical, economic, social, ethical and environmental perspectives. The book draws on in-depth, mixed-method research into the racing and breeding industries in the US, Australia, the UK, Canada and New |
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Print version record |
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Electronic book
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Author |
Albrecht, Glenn
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Graham, Raewyn
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ISBN |
9781136477454 |
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1136477454 |
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