Rethinking Aggression and Violence in Sport

Nonfiction, Sports, Health & Well Being, Psychology
Cover of the book Rethinking Aggression and Violence in Sport by John H. Kerr, Taylor and Francis
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: John H. Kerr ISBN: 9781134447541
Publisher: Taylor and Francis Publication: June 1, 2004
Imprint: Routledge Language: English
Author: John H. Kerr
ISBN: 9781134447541
Publisher: Taylor and Francis
Publication: June 1, 2004
Imprint: Routledge
Language: English

Rethinking Aggression and Violence in Sport explores the psychological aspects of these two intrinsic elements of competitive sport.

This book critically examines the important issues associated with aggression and violence in sport, including:

* a review of current theory in the psychology of aggression
* exploration of how players become acclimatised to physical violence
* discussion of the psychological benefits of sanctioned and unsanctioned sport violence
* examination of the moral and ethical dimensions of the debate
* the psychological basis of spectator aggression
* case studies from a wide variety of sports.

This text is a must read for researchers and students within sport studies, psychology and sociology with an interest in human violence and aggressive behaviour.

View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart

Rethinking Aggression and Violence in Sport explores the psychological aspects of these two intrinsic elements of competitive sport.

This book critically examines the important issues associated with aggression and violence in sport, including:

* a review of current theory in the psychology of aggression
* exploration of how players become acclimatised to physical violence
* discussion of the psychological benefits of sanctioned and unsanctioned sport violence
* examination of the moral and ethical dimensions of the debate
* the psychological basis of spectator aggression
* case studies from a wide variety of sports.

This text is a must read for researchers and students within sport studies, psychology and sociology with an interest in human violence and aggressive behaviour.

More books from Taylor and Francis

Cover of the book Women Architects in the Modern Movement by John H. Kerr
Cover of the book Toward A Psychology of Persons by John H. Kerr
Cover of the book Challenges to Equality: Poverty and Race in America by John H. Kerr
Cover of the book Wonder, Value and God by John H. Kerr
Cover of the book Justice, Property and the Environment by John H. Kerr
Cover of the book Maritime Law and Practice in China by John H. Kerr
Cover of the book MediaSport by John H. Kerr
Cover of the book Faith, War, and Violence by John H. Kerr
Cover of the book Women in Political Theory by John H. Kerr
Cover of the book Facebook Mentoring and Early Childhood Teachers by John H. Kerr
Cover of the book We Are Not Alone by John H. Kerr
Cover of the book Towards Successful Schooling (RLE Edu L Sociology of Education) by John H. Kerr
Cover of the book Shakespeare's Companies by John H. Kerr
Cover of the book Race, Class and Education (RLE Edu L) by John H. Kerr
Cover of the book A Century of Science 1851-1951 by John H. Kerr
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy