Sport and Violence: A Critical Examination of Sport

* 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

Sport and Violence

Politics & Social Sciences

Jamieson, Lynn M.

Social Sciences

Routledge

Book by Crossley, John C., Jamieson, Lynn M.

Introduction to Commercial and Entrepreneurial Recreation

Crossley, John C.

Champaign, Illinois, U.S.A.: Sagamore Pub Llc

Leisure Systems remains a standard text for upper-level leisure and recreation courses! This edition provides expanded coverage of the systems approach and its implications. The authors include: updated reviews of concepts 7 changes in leisure and community 7 adjustments in leisure service and its ecology 7 and methods of planning, staffing, and management!

Leisure Systems: Critical Concepts and Applications

Business & Money

Williams,John

Murphy, James F.

Niepoth, E. William

Industries

Sagamore Pub Llc

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: <ul>
<li>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</li> <li>Features an international perspective with examples of sport violence from throughout the world</li> <li>Offers a historical view on the evolution of violence in sport </li>
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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.

Orr, Thomas

Sports & Outdoors

Introduction to Commercial Recreation and Tourism is a stepping stone to understanding the scope, characteristics, entrepreneurial strategies and management aspects of commercial recreation and tourism. Topics include the history of commercial recreation, definitions, economic applications, business start-up strategies, financing, marketing, operations management, and global trends. This edition also examines industry profiles for the travel, hospitality, and local commercial recreation industries. The Journal of Park and Recreation Administration viewed the past edition as a "valuable addition to commercial recreation literature."

Introduction to Commercial Recreation and Tourism: An Entrepreneurial Approach, Fourth Edition

Brayley, Russell E.

The purpose of this 6th edition remains the same as the first five editions -- to provide an introduction to the scope, characteristics, and management aspects of the commercial recreation and tourism industry. This book offers a blend of conceptual and practical material to achieve a basic understanding of this diverse industry. While some of the content is oriented toward large and established businesses, the text also has an entrepreneurial orientation that is particularly applicable to smaller businesses and organisations. Future commercial recreation and tourism entrepreneurs will gain a wealth of useful ideas and information from these pages.

Introduction to Commercial Recreation and Tourism

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