Book
Something for nothing : luck in America / Jackson Lears.
Offers a thoroughly researched discussion of how luck, chance, and gambling have shaped and defined the national character of America, even while conventional wisdom has dictated that perseverance, industry, discipline, and other aspects of the Protestant work ethic are what make America great.
Record details
- ISBN: 0142003875
- Physical Description: xi, 392 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.
- Publisher: New York : Penguin Group, 2004.
Content descriptions
| Bibliography, etc. Note: | Includes bibliographical references (p. 335-365) and index. |
Search for related items by subject
| Subject: | Gambling > Social aspects > United States. Gambling > United States > Public opinion > History. United States > Moral conditions > History. Fortune. |
Available copies
- 1 of 1 copy available at Kirtland Community College.
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- 0 current holds with 1 total copy.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kirtland Community College Library | HV 6715 .L42 2004 | 30532407 | General Collection | Available | - |