Lotteries in Public Life A Reader
“Lotteries in Public Life: A Reader” by Peter Stone, published by Imprint Academic in 2011, explores the historical and theoretical significance of lotteries in public decision-making. This edition comprises 262 pages and is presented in English. The book examines how lotteries have been utilized since Ancient Greece to reflect values such as rationality, justice, and democracy, addressing the evolving understanding of their role in society.
Readers will find a collection of fourteen critical papers that delve into the recent renaissance of studies on lotteries. The book offers insights into the intersection of gambling, public policy, and political processes, providing a comprehensive overview of how lotteries can influence public life. Stone’s introduction ties these works together, presenting a cohesive examination of the implications and applications of lotteries in contemporary contexts.
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Lotteries have been used to make all kinds of public decisions ever since the days of Ancient Greece. They can contribute to some of our most important values, such as rationality, justice, and democracy. But until recently, there was no theory to make sense of lotteries and what they can do. The past few decades have changed that with a veritable renaissance of studies on lotteries. This book collects fourteen of the most important of these papers, and offers a critical introduction tying them together.
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