Sport, Violence and Society

Kevin Young's book explores violence in and around contemporary sport, offering a comprehensive sociological analysis. It calls for a broader definition of sports-related violence and includes new case studies and empirical data. The book establishes a benchmark for the study of violence within sport and wider society, examining the socially-embedded character of sport and its ties to history, culture, politics, social class, gender, and the law.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 328 pages
Publication date: 03 April 2019
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

In this extensively revised and updated new edition of his groundbreaking study on violence in and around contemporary sport, Kevin Young provides a comprehensive sociological analysis of a topic of utmost significance within the field of sport studies. The book delves into organized and spontaneous violence, both on and off the field, and advocates for a much broader definition of "sports-related violence" to encompass a wide range of issues, including criminal behavior by players, abuse within sports, and exploitative labor practices.

Offering a sophisticated theoretical framework for understanding violence in a sporting context, the book incorporates new case studies and updated empirical data, ranging from professional soccer in Europe to ice hockey in North America. By closely examining often conflicting trends, from anti-violence initiatives in professional sports leagues to the media's role in promoting hyper-aggression, the book sheds new light on our understanding of the socially embedded nature of sport and its deep connections to history, culture, politics, social class, gender, and the law.

This new edition also acknowledges the growing body of literature, such as research exploring concussion and the relationship between sport and mental illness, and includes student-friendly pedagogical aids, such as critical thinking questions at the end of each chapter. Sport, Violence, and Society is an essential read for anyone engaged in studying or working in the fields of Sociology of Sport, Sport Psychology, Ethics and Philosophy of Sport, Sport and Politics, Sports History, and Sport and the Media.

Weight: 530g
Dimension: 230 x 152 x 18 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781138830714
Edition number: 2 New edition