Sports Violence

Author : J.H. Goldstein
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 228 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2012-12-06
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9781461255307

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Sports Violence by J.H. Goldstein Pdf

Books about sports, even those written by scholars, are frequently little more than hagiography. They extol the virtue of athletics for participant and spectator alike. Of greater rarity are those that look critically at the political, social, economic, and psychological underpinnings of contemporary sports. Violence in sports is among the relatively neglected issues of serious study. Sports Violence is perhaps the first collection of scholarly theory and research to examine in detail aggression within and surrounding sports. As such, it seeks to present the broadest possible range of interpretations and perspectives. The book is, therefore, both interdisciplinary and international in scope. Two chapters, by Guttmann and Vamplew, are concerned with historical analyses of sports violence. Definitions and perspectives on aggression in general, and sports-related aggression in particular, are the topics of Chapters 4 through 7 by Smith, Bredemeier, Mark, Bryant, and Lehman, and Mummendey and Mummendey. Here, a wide variety of social and psychological theories are brought to bear on the conceptualization of aggression on the playing field and in the stands. Dunning and Liischen, both sociologists of sport, examine the origins, structure, and functions of violence, of sports, and of their interconnections. Psychological interpreta tions and research are presented in chapters by Russell and Keefer, Goldstein, and Kasiarz, while Bryant and Zillmann examine the portrayal and effects of aggression in televised sports.

Author : Lynn M Jamieson,Thomas Orr
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 240 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2012-06-14
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781136435812

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Sport and Violence by Lynn M Jamieson,Thomas Orr Pdf

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. This book: 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 Its up-to-date and in-depth coverage of a controversial issue makes this book a valuable asset to both sports students and professionals working in sports management.

Author : Kevin Young
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 352 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2019-03-28
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781317568995

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Sport, Violence and Society by Kevin Young Pdf

In this fully updated and revised new edition of his landmark study of violence in and around contemporary sport, Kevin Young offers a comprehensive sociological analysis of an issue of central importance within sport studies. The book explores organised and spontaneous violence, both on the field and off, and calls for a much broader definition of ‘sports-related violence’, to include issues as diverse as criminal behaviour by players, abuse within sport and exploitative labour practices. Offering a sophisticated theoretical framework for understanding violence in a sporting context and including new case studies and updated empirical data – from professional soccer in Europe to ice hockey in North America – the book establishes a benchmark for the study of violence within sport and wider society. Through close examination of often contradictory trends, from anti-violence initiatives in professional sports leagues to the role of the media in encouraging hyper-aggression, the book throws new light on our understanding of the socially-embedded character of sport and its fundamental ties to history, culture, politics, social class, gender and the law. This new edition also recognises burgeoning new literatures, such as research examining concussion and the link between sport and mental illness and includes student-friendly pedagogical aids, such as critical thinking questions at the end of each chapter. Sport, Violence and Society is a vital read for anyone studying or working in the areas of the Sociology of Sport, Sport Psychology, Ethics and Philosophy of Sport, Sport and Politics, Sports History, and Sport and the Media.

Author : Jay Coakley,Eric Dunning
Publisher : SAGE
Page : 614 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2000
Category : Science
ISBN : 0761949496

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Handbook of Sports Studies by Jay Coakley,Eric Dunning Pdf

"This handbook contains useful reviews of major theoretical frameworks and research topics in sports studies-especially sport sociology-written by a star-studded array of internationally recognized experts. The scope and depth of this volume demonstrates the intellectual maturity of this area. Each chapter provides an informative historical context and an organized conceptual framework for making sense of the relevant scholarly literature. The book will be particularly useful to graduate students, advanced undergraduates, and college and university faculty who are seeking to gain rapid, informed access to the literature." --Janet C. Harris, Professor and Chair, Dept. of Kinesiology and Physical Education, California State University, Los Angeles This vital new Handbook marks the development of sports studies as a major new discipline within the social sciences. Edited by the leading sociologist of sport, Eric Dunning, and author of the best selling textbook on sport in the USA, Jay Coakley, it both reflects and richly endorses this new found status. Key aspects of the Handbook include: an inventory of the principal achievements in the field; a guide to the chief conflicts and difficulties in the theory and research process; a rallying point for researchers who are established or new to the field, which sets the agenda for future developments; a resource book for teachers who wish to establish new curricula and develop courses and programmes in the area of sports studies. With an international and inter-disciplinary cast of contributors the Handbook of Sports Studies is comprehensive in scope, relevant in content and far-reaching in its discussion of future prospect.

Author : Anne Wallace Sharp
Publisher : Greenhaven Publishing LLC
Page : 114 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2011-08-19
Category : Young Adult Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781420507867

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Sports Violence by Anne Wallace Sharp Pdf

Sports violence, according to National Collegiate Athletic Association, is a behavior that aims to harm another player as a primary goal. According to a NCAA Social Environments Study, 45 percent of men and 29 percent of women are willing to do whatever it takes to win, and more than a fifth of men believe winning is more important that good sportsmanship. This accessible edition examines the issues surrounding violence in the world of sports and provides an overview of the topic. Readers will be inspired to think critically about topics such as the reduction and prevention of violence in sports, violence perpetrated by nonathletes such as spectators and coaches, and the relationship between competition and aggression.

Author : Craig Hovey,Myles Werntz,John B. White
Publisher : Cambridge Scholars Publishing
Page : 185 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2017-03-07
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781443879408

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Sports and Violence by Craig Hovey,Myles Werntz,John B. White Pdf

Sports and Violence is an edited collection arising out of the 2016 Sports and Violence Conference, hosted at the Ashland Center for Nonviolence at Ashland University, Ohio, USA. This volume contains 11 essays authored by a range of scholars reflecting on the confluence of violence within organized sports. The three sections of the book (history, theory, and practice) create a full-scale exploration of this topic. The authors not only detail past phenomena of sports violence, but also offer ethnographic and sociological explorations alongside philosophical treatments of sports violence. Crucial to the volume’s treatment of a wide range of phenomena associated with sports violence is not only how it addresses violence within sport, but also how it considers the ways that sport fosters and mitigates violence outside of sports, and how audiences and spectators contribute to, and are shaped by, the practice of sports.

Author : Daya Singh Sandhu
Publisher : Nova Publishers
Page : 506 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2001
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 1560728353

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Faces of Violence by Daya Singh Sandhu Pdf

Faces of Violence - Psychological Correlates, Concepts & Intervention Strategies

Author : Eric Dunning,Dominic Malcolm
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Page : 504 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2003
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 0415262968

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Sport by Eric Dunning,Dominic Malcolm Pdf

A collection of texts providing a useful resource for students in the field of sports studies. Subject headings include approaches to the study of sport, the development and structure of modern sport, sport and power relations, and major issues in contemporary sport.

Author : United States. Congress. House. Committee on the Judiciary. Subcommittee on Crime
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 320 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 1981
Category : Government publications
ISBN : UOM:39015012938364

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Excessive Violence in Professional Sports by United States. Congress. House. Committee on the Judiciary. Subcommittee on Crime Pdf

Author : Steven Greenfield,Guy Osborn
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 324 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2013-05-13
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781136331190

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Law and Sport in Contemporary Society by Steven Greenfield,Guy Osborn Pdf

As the commercialization of sport grows, the need for proper regulation increases. In legal terms, sport is part of the entertainment and media industries which are subject to rapid change. This work brings together experts in many fields to analyze these changes and to discuss the implications of issues such as the BSkyB-Manchester United case, civil and criminal actions on the playing field, the "Bosman" ruling, drugs in sport, the legality of boxing and the validity of decisions made by governing bodies. This collection should appeal to students of both sports history and sports sociology.

Author : Claire M. Renzetti,Jeffrey L. Edleson
Publisher : SAGE
Page : 985 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2008-06-19
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9781412918008

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Encyclopedia of Interpersonal Violence by Claire M. Renzetti,Jeffrey L. Edleson Pdf

This Encyclopedia is the definitive resource for students, researchers and practioners needing further informationon various aspects of interpersonal violence, including different forms of interpersonal violence, incidence and prevalence, theoretical explanations, public policies, and prevention and intervention strategies.

Author : Lawrence A. Wenner
Publisher : SAGE
Page : 328 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 1989-08
Category : Reference
ISBN : 0803932448

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Media, Sports, and Society by Lawrence A. Wenner Pdf

Media, Sports and Society provides a foundation for research on the communication of sports. The volume is framed by a seminal article outlining the parameters of the communication of sports and pointing to major issues that need to be addressed in the relationship between sports and media. Contributors examine the theoretical, cultural and historical issues, the production of media sports programming, its content and its audience. Individual chapters include a discussion of the spectacle of media sports, a comparison of Super Bowl Football and World Cup Soccer, a consideration of the spectators' enjoyment of sports violence, the rhetoric of winning and the American dream, and a fascinating examination of gender harmony and sports in

Author : Margaret Gatz,Michael A. Messner,Sandra Ball-Rokeach
Publisher : SUNY Press
Page : 298 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2002-03-28
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 0791453235

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Paradoxes of Youth and Sport by Margaret Gatz,Michael A. Messner,Sandra Ball-Rokeach Pdf

Highlights the practical benefits and the many problems of youth and sports in the United States.

Author : Michael D. Smith (Ph. D.)
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 248 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 1983
Category : Violence in sports
ISBN : UCSC:32106007589630

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Violence and Sport by Michael D. Smith (Ph. D.) Pdf

Author : Barrie Houlihan
Publisher : SAGE
Page : 610 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2007-12-20
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781446206126

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Sport and Society by Barrie Houlihan Pdf

Praise for the First Edition: "Barrie Houlihan's astonishingly ambitious and skilfully assembled collection examines the relations between sport, social policy and the social context that underlies the two. Organized around such themes as exclusion, commercialism and international comparisons, the book allows the reader to understand not only the centrality of sport to contemporary society, but the often perplexing policies that contrive to encourage or deny participation, promote or deter public sector involvement and support or undermine physical education. Importantly, Houlihan never prioritises the general over the particular, always striving to find detail amid the bigger picture." - Ellis Cashmore, Professor of Culture, Media and Sport, Staffordshire University "The most comprehensive study of contemporary issues in sport by leading international scholars. Houlihan's book is the answer to sports students' prayers, full of information, statistics, tables and figures, extensive guides to further reading and, most important of all, challenging ideas. A weighty vademecum for the early 21st century." - Jim Riordan Honorary Professor of Sports Studies, University of Stirling, Professor Emeritus at University of Surrey, and President of the European Sports History Association Fully updated and revised, the Second Edition of Barrie Houlihan's ground-breaking book provides students and lecturers with a one-stop text that is comprehensive, multi-disciplinary, accessible, international and engaging. Sport and Society allows students to: Approach the study of sport from a multi-disciplinary perspective. Understand the importance of social structure, power and inequality in analyzing the nature and significance of sport in society. Address the rapid commercialization and regulation of sport. Engage in comparative analysis to understand problems clearly and produce sound solutions. Expand their knowledge through chapter summaries, guides to further reading and extensive bibliographies. This Second Edition contains five brand new chapters, which reflect recent concerns with: young athletes and human rights, sport and the city, sport and violence, sport and health, and sport and Islam. A superb teaching text, it will be relished by lecturers seeking an authoritative introduction to sport and society and students who want a relevant, enriching text for their learning and research needs.