Sport and Violence by Lynn M Jamieson

Sport and Violence by Lynn M Jamieson

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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. This book looks at the culture of 'sports rage' and aggression in the sporting industry, covering ethical, historical and sociological causes and impacts.

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Sport and Violence by Lynn M Jamieson

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. This book looks at the culture of 'sports rage' and aggression in the sporting industry, covering ethical, historical and sociological causes and impacts.

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

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ISBN 13 9780750684057
ISBN 10 0750684054
Title Sport and Violence
Author Lynn M Jamieson
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher Taylor & Francis Ltd
Year published 2009-07-02
Number of pages 240
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.