Rethinking Aggression and Violence in Sport

by John H. Kerr

Book Overview

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...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0415286646
• ISBN13: 9780415286640
• Release Date: September 2004
• Publisher: Routledge
• Length: 176 Pages
• Weight: 0.65 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.3" x 9.1"