Poker : The Parody of Capitalism /

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Poker is an extraordinary worldwide phenomenon with major social, cultural, and political implications, and Poker: The Parody of Capitalism investigates the game of poker as a cultural expression of significance not unlike art, literature, film, or music. Tracing the history of poker and comparing t...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Bjerg, Ole, 1974-
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:Inglés
Published: Ann Arbor : University of Michigan Press, 2011.
Series:Book collections on Project MUSE.
Subjects:
Recreation & Sports.
Social Sciences.
Poker.
GAMES > Card Games > Poker.
Card Games / Poker.
GAMES.
Poker > Aspect social.
Poker > Aspect economique.
Poker > Social aspects.
Poker > Economic aspects.
Electronic books.
Online Access:Texto completo
Table of Contents:
  • Introduction
  • Part One: The Philosophy of Poker
  • 1. The Ontology of Poker
  • 2. Anatomy of a Poker Hand
  • 3. All You Ever Wanted to Know about Texas Hold 'Em but Were Afraid to Ask Zizek
  • Part Two: The Poker Economy
  • 4. Where Does the Money Come From?
  • 5. Styles of Play in the Poker Economy
  • Part Three: Suckers, Grinders, and Players
  • 6. A Tough Way to Make an Easy Living
  • 7. Why Do People Play Poker?
  • 8. Losing It
  • Part Four: Poker and Capitalism
  • 9. What's in a Game?
  • 10. The History of Poker
  • 11. Poetry of Money
  • Conclusion: The Uncanniness of Poker
  • Notes
  • References
  • Index.

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