The Criminology of Boxing, Violence and Desistance

by Deborah Jump

Book Overview

Can the boxing gym be recognised as an effective space for supporting desistance? Exploring the psychosocial manifestations of boxing, this enlightening study explores the extent to which this sport can defuse violent attitudes among young. Jump reviews conflicting evidence to offer a nuanced understanding of boxing, masculinity and desistance, revealing important implications for contemporary youth policy and practice.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1529203295
• ISBN13: 9781529203295
• Release Date: April 2021
• Publisher: Bristol University Press
• Length: 220 Pages
• Weight: 0.75 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.1" x 9.1"