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The Psychology of Chinese Gambling
A Cultural and Historical Perspective
Langbeschreibung
This book critically discusses the psychology of Chinese gambling from a cultural perspective. In particular, it investigates the history of gambling, the prevalence of gambling in China, and the personality of Chinese gamblers and explores how the Chinese culture has contributed to the development of gambling and gambling problems. Further, it examines specific evidence-based treatment for Chinese problem gamblers and provides a therapeutic model that is tailored to their needs and psychology. This book useful for students and academics conducting research on Chinese gamblers and the treatments that work for them.
Hauptbeschreibung
Explores the cultural history of Chinese gambling
Inhaltsverzeichnis
1. A cultural history of Chinese gambling I (from ancient period to Yuan dynasty).- 2. A cultural history of Chinese gambling II (from Ming dynasty to the modern period).- 3. Gambling in China: prevalence and the state of the gambling in China.- 4. The etiology of Chinese gambling from a cultural perspective.- 5. The personality of Chinese gamblers, a cultural perspective.- 6. Cultural implications of psychological treatments on Chinese disordered gamblers: Which works and which doesn't work?.- 7. A culturally attuned therapeutic model for Chinese disordered gamblers.- 8. The future of Chinese gambling: a cultural conclusion.
Trained at Hong Kong Polytechnic University, William Li is a professional physiotherapist with over 14 years of clinical practice in Hong Kong. At present, he is serving as a Physiotherapist in Caritas Jockey Club Lai King Rehabilitation Centre, Hong Kong. William graduated with two masters' degrees, one in Geriatric Rehabilitation from the Hong Kong Polytechnic University and another in Mental Health from The Chinese University Hong Kong. In addition to his credentials in physiotherapy, William has a bachelor degree in Psychology from Upper Iowa University and a professional diploma in Counseling and Health Psychology from the Open University Hong Kong respectively. William is currently registered as a certified gambling counselor by the Canadian Council of Professional Certification.
ISBN-13:
9789811334856
Veröffentl:
2019
Erscheinungsdatum:
20.02.2019
Seiten:
164
Autor:
Chi Chuen Chan
Gewicht:
418 g
Format:
241x160x15 mm
Sprache:
Englisch
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