| Description |
1 online resource (xviii, 237 pages) : illustrations |
| Contents |
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 |
| Summary |
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 |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Notes |
Print version record |
| Subject |
Sports -- Psychological aspects.
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Sports -- Social aspects.
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Violence in sports.
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| Author |
Orr, Thomas J.
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| ISBN |
0080942172 |
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0750684054 |
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1136435816 (electronic bk.) |
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9780080942179 |
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9780750684057 |
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9781136435812 (electronic bk.) |
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