All for the Winner: An Analysis of the Characterization of Male Gamblers in Hong Kong Movies with Gambling Theme

International Journal of Mental Health and Addiction

Volumn 9, Issue 2, 2011, Pages 208-218

  Chan, Chi Chuen ^a   Ohtsuka, Keis ^a  

^a VICTORIA UNIVERSITY   (Australia)

Author keywords

Characterization of gamblers in movies; Gambling; Hong Kong movies; Portrayal of gamblers in media

Indexed keywords

EID: 79953223337     PISSN: 15571874     EISSN: 15571882     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1007/s11469-010-9274-5     Document Type: Article

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