The Ethics of Poker

Author:   Todd M. Furman
Publisher:   McFarland & Co Inc
ISBN:  

9781476664613


Pages:   277
Publication Date:   30 August 2017
Format:   Paperback
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Author:   Todd M. Furman
Publisher:   McFarland & Co Inc
Imprint:   McFarland & Co Inc
Dimensions:   Width: 15.20cm , Height: 1.00cm , Length: 22.90cm
ISBN:  

9781476664613


ISBN 10:   1476664617
Pages:   277
Publication Date:   30 August 2017
Audience:   General/trade ,  General
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Available To Order   Availability explained
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the first book to address ethical conduct issues of the game...deftly explores the moral dimensions of playing poker for money in a detailed discussion of applied ethics. An inherently fascinating, thoughtful and thought-provoking read from cover to cover...a 'must read'.... Exceptionally well written, organized and presented...unreservedly recommended --Midwest Book Review; considers ethical questions related to poker, beginning with the nature of poker and whether anything goes, as well as whether poker and gambling in general are inherently immortal --ProtoView. considers ethical questions related to poker, beginning with the nature of poker and whether anything goes, as well as whether poker and gambling in general are inherently immortal --ProtoView.


considers ethical questions related to poker, beginning with the nature of poker and whether anything goes, as well as whether poker and gambling in general are inherently immortal --ProtoView.


Furman provides a wide-ranging exploration of applied ethics in the world of poker.... This work acknowledges rule variance while offering a thoroughly readable moral discussion of behavior at the poker table and the world surrounding it.... Poker aficionados, general philosophy students, and gaming professionals will find much of value in this engaging, insightful work.... highly recommended --Choice; the first book to address ethical conduct issues of the game...deftly explores the moral dimensions of playing poker for money in a detailed discussion of applied ethics. An inherently fascinating, thoughtful and thought-provoking read from cover to cover...a 'must read'.... Exceptionally well written, organized and presented...unreservedly recommended --Midwest Book Review; considers ethical questions related to poker, beginning with the nature of poker and whether anything goes, as well as whether poker and gambling in general are inherently immortal --ProtoView; amazing insight...fascinating...a must book for the poker player --M.G. Paregian, Publisher.


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Todd M. Furman is a professor of Philosophy at McNeese State University located in Lake Charles, Louisiana, USA. He has also written introductory texts in philosophy and critical thinking, as well as a wide range of journal articles.

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