Sports Fan Violence in North America

By Jerry M. Lewis

Book Overview

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.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0742539792
• ISBN13: 9780742539792
• Release Date: July 2007
• Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
• Length: 160 Pages
• Weight: 0.90 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.4" x 9.0"