People, games and chance

A historical and systematic approach to the fascination of gambling
Erscheinungsjahr 2026
ISBN: 978-3-658-51879-0
Verlag: Springer

Buch, Englisch, 210 Seiten, Format (B × H): 148 mm x 210 mm

This book, "People, games and chance", offers a systematic analysis of games of chance and their eternal appeal. Building on insights from history, philosophy, economics, and psychology, it explores why humans in all societies and eras love to challenge 'Lady Luck' — and why lotteries have always been a battleground for ideologies. „People, games and chance“ offers strategic guidance for decision-makers as well as public affairs professionals and anyone who is fascinated by games of chance in politics, business, academia, and civil society.

Zielgruppe

Popular/general

Autoren/Hrsg.

Henzgen, Daniel

Meier, Dominik

Fachgebiete

• Wirtschaftswissenschaften Betriebswirtschaft Bereichsspezifisches Management Marketing
• Geisteswissenschaften Philosophie Ästhetik
• Geisteswissenschaften Kunst Kunst, allgemein Kunsttheorie, Kunstphilosophie
• Wirtschaftswissenschaften Wirtschaftssektoren & Branchen Wirtschaftssektoren & Branchen: Allgemeines
• Wirtschaftswissenschaften Wirtschaftssektoren & Branchen Medien-, Informations und Kommunikationswirtschaft
• Sozialwissenschaften Medien- und Kommunikationswissenschaften Medienwissenschaften
• Geisteswissenschaften Geschichtswissenschaft Geschichtliche Themen Kultur- und Ideengeschichte

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Preface.- Introduction.- The Essence of Games.- The Logic of Games.- The Ludic Difference and Games.- Resumé.- Cited Literature.

Über Autor(innen)

Dr. Daniel Henzgen  holds a leading position in the gambling industry. He is an industry expert and is heavily involved in the German regulatory debate. His areas of interest include regulatory policy, the relationship between citizens and the state, and the religious and ideological roots of current political and bureaucratic action.

Dominik Meier is the owner of Miller & Meier Consulting, one of Europe's leading political strategy consultancies. He is the editor of the political online magazine Freiheit|Macht|Politik (FMP) and regularly publishes articles on political power, democracy, and public affairs both in academic outlets and international media.