Lynn Jamieson, Thomas Orr

Sport and Violence

• Broschiertes Buch

Produktbeschreibung

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
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. Its up-to-date and in-depth coverage of a controversial issue therefore makes it a valuable asset to both sports students and professionals working in sports management.
By Lynn Jamieson , Professor and Former Chair, Indiana University, Department of Recreation, Park, and Tourism Studies, USA and Thomas Orr , Doctoral Student, Head Coach, Indiana University Hockey Program, USA
Takes a critical look at 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 sport violence and perspective on how and why it has evolved to what it is today

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Taylor & Francis
• Seitenzahl: 256
• Erscheinungstermin: 1. Juli 2009
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 248mm x 184mm x 14mm
• Gewicht: 518g
• ISBN-13: 9780750684057
• ISBN-10: 0750684054
• Artikelnr.: 25602109

Autorenporträt

Lynn Jamieson, Professor and Former Chair, Indiana University, Department of Recreation, Park, and Tourism Studies, USA Thomas Orr, Doctoral Student, Head Coach, Indiana University Hockey Program, USA

Inhaltsangabe

I. Our Violent Society - National and Global
II. The Status of Sport and Violence
III. The Exploration of Societal Factors
IV. The Role of Violence and Sport
V. Causes of Sport Violence
VI. Fan - Sport Environment Interaction Disorder
VII. The Role of Exclusion
IX. Spillover Effects of Sport and Violence
X. Problems and Solutions with Sport Organizations
XI. Toward Solutions