| Title:
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THE QUEST FOR EXCITEMENT
SPORT AND LEISURE IN THE CIVILIZING PROCESS |
| By: |
Norbert Elias (Editor), Eric Dunning (Editor) |
| Format: |
Hardback |
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£40.00 |
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| ISBN 10: |
0631146547 |
| ISBN 13: |
9780631146544 |
| Publisher: |
JOHN WILEY AND SONS LTD |
| Pub. date: |
28 August, 1986 |
| Pages: |
288 |
| Description: |
Drawing on Norbert Elias's work on the civilizing process, this book reviews aspects of sport in society through the ages, and develops a theory of leisure which encompasses sociological, psychological and biological perspectives. |
| Synopsis: |
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 sport as a male preserve' within the changing balance of power between the sexes. |
| Publication: |
UK |
| Imprint: |
Blackwell Publishers |
| Returns: |
Non-returnable |