Sport and Violence - A Critical Examination of Sport (Hardcover)

Sport and Violence takes a critical look at the culture of 'sports rage' and aggression in the sporting industry, covering ethical, historical and sociological causes and impacts. It examines international examples of sport violence, including: the father of a tennis competitor placing a drug in the drinks of her competitors; a player's neck broken after being attacked from behind by an opponent in an NHL game; hooliganism in international soccer and more. The book not only attempts to explain how and why such violence originates, it examines its impact on society outside sport and suggests potential remedies for the problem. This book: Examines the culture of violence that permeates and surrounds sport, including the sociological causes of that violence, and what can be done to mitigate them Features an international perspective with examples of sport violence from throughout the world Offers a historical view on the evolution of violence in sport Its up-to-date and in-depth coverage of a controversial issue makes this book a valuable asset to both sports students and professionals working in sports management.

General

Imprint:	Routledge
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	December 2015
First published:	2008
Authors:	Lynn M. Jamieson • Thomas Orr
Dimensions:	246 x 189mm (L x W)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	256
ISBN-13:	978-1-138-13766-0
Categories:	Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Social institutions > Leisure Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Social issues > Violence in society > General
LSN:	1-138-13766-9
Barcode:	9781138137660

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