Lottery Wars: Case Studies in Bible Belt Politics, 1986-2005

by Randy Bobbitt

Book Overview

Between 1986 and 2005, nearly every state in the Southeast grappled with one or more proposals for a state-run lottery. The political battles and marketing campaigns leading up to the decisions generated considerable public debate and media attention. Pro-lottery and anti-lottery groups executed costly and labor-intensive campaigns aimed at generating the involvement of the media, politicians, and voters. Using a variety of case studies, Lottery...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0739117378
• ISBN13: 9780739117378
• Release Date: June 2007
• Publisher: Lexington Books
• Length: 230 Pages
• Weight: 1.06 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.4" x 9.1"