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Quest for Excitement: Sport and Leisure in the Civilizing Process
Quest for Excitement Sport and Leisure in the Civilizing Process
Author: Norbert Elias, Eric Dunning
Encompassing biological, psychological ans sociological perspectives, the authors apply the theory of the civilizing process' to modern sport. From gladiator competitions to modern-day soccer matches, the authors examine the pursuit of excitement in sports which verges on violence. In conclusion, the authors include a fascinating analysis of spo...  more »
ISBN-13: 9780631146544
ISBN-10: 0631146547
Pages: 288
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Publisher: Blackwell Pub
Book Type: Hardcover
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