Betting & Gambling: A National Evil

By B. Seebohm Rowntree

Book Overview

A piercing, humane inquiry into how gambling etched itself into the fabric of society, and how reform might begin with us. This is Betting & Gambling: A National Evil, a lantern held up to Edwardian Britain that still shines with urgent relevance. B. Seebohm Rowntree's social inquiry report-style analysis blends sharp observation with ethical social critique. It surveys gambling harms, the link to poverty, and the human costs behind statistics, offering a clear, practical pathway for regulation and reform. More than a historic tract, it is a policy maker guide and a social reformers toolkit-lucid to readers new to the topic, and resonant for those who treasure classic social criticism. The book's value lies in its form and its enduring themes: a reformist tract that treats public health economics and government policy analysis with seriousness and vigour, yet communicates with accessibility and feeling. Its voice carries the weight of early twentieth-century reform, while speaking directly to today's readers who seek context, accountability, and a humane plan for policy. Out of print for decades and now republished by Alpha Editions, this edition is restored for today's and future generations. It is more than a reprint-a collector's item and a cultural treasure, appealing to casual readers fascinated by the era and to classic-literature collectors who prize rigorous, passionate social writing. A cornerstone work for anyone exploring how social reform, ethics, and public policy intersect.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 9354841678
• ISBN13: 9789354841675
• Release Date: July 2021
• Publisher: Alpha Edition
• Length: 154 Pages
• Weight: 0.52 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"