Violence at Sports Events |
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| Author:
| Wingate, Brian |
| Series title: | Violence and Society Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-1-60854-727-2 |
| Publication Date: | Feb 2009 |
| Publisher: | Rosen Publishing Group
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| Book Format: | Mixed media product |
| List Price: | USD $58.50 |
Book Description:
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This book looks at the problem of violence off the field, from basketball brawls that spill into the stands to disgruntled parents roughing up hapless referees to chaotic riots when college towns celebrate championships. Why does it happen? Who is affected? How can the culture of violence be changed? These are all questions answered in the course of this insightful title in the Violence and Society series.
This book looks at the problem of violence off the field, from basketball brawls that spill into the stands to disgruntled parents roughing up hapless referees to chaotic riots when college towns celebrate championships. Why does it happen? Who is affected? How can the culture of violence be changed? These are all questions answered in the course of this insightful title in the Violence and Society series.