Sports Fan Violence in North America
Author | : Jerry Middleton Lewis |
Publisher | : Rowman & Littlefield |
Total Pages | : 198 |
Release | : 2007 |
ISBN-10 | : 0742539806 |
ISBN-13 | : 9780742539808 |
Rating | : 4/5 (808 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Sports Fan Violence in North America by : Jerry Middleton Lewis
Download or read book Sports Fan Violence in North America written by Jerry Middleton Lewis and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2007 with total page 198 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book argues that sport is essential to the social health of any society. Participation in the sport fan experience is very meaningful for a significant portion of the membership of any society. This volume argues that sports fan violence, particularly celebrating riots after championship play, disturbs and harms one of the key positive aspects of sports.