Elias effectively founded the modern sociology of sport in
collaboration with Eric Dunning in the 1960s and 1970s. They argue
that in highly constrained, 'civilised' societies, sports - as well
as a spectrum of other cultural and leisure activities - are to be
understood not in terms of 'relaxation' but rather of the need for
pleasurable excitement and its pleasurable resolution.The topics
range historically from the violence of the ancient Greek Olympic
Games to foxhunting, early forms of football, and the question of
why Britain proved to be the cradle of so many modern sports. And,
today, what are the effects of achievement striving in elite
sports? Why has spectator violence become such a problem? Why do so
many sports retain the character of a 'male preserve'? Originally
written in English, this volume has been thoroughly revised by Eric
Dunning and includes one hitherto unpublished essay by Elias and a
new essay by Dunning, bringing up to date his interpretation of
football hooliganism.
General
| Imprint: |
University College Dublin Press
|
| Country of origin: |
Ireland |
| Release date: |
October 2008 |
| First published: |
November 2008 |
| Authors: |
Norbert Elias
|
| Dimensions: |
166 x 240 x 36mm (L x W x T) |
| Format: |
Hardcover
|
| Pages: |
336 |
| Edition: |
2 Revised Edition |
| ISBN-13: |
978-1-904558-43-9 |
| Categories: |
Books >
Social sciences >
General
|
| LSN: |
1-904558-43-7 |
| Barcode: |
9781904558439 |
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