- Editorial:
- FCE - MEXICO
- Año de edición:
- 2014
- Materia:
- Sociología
- ISBN:
- 978-607-16-1845-0
- Páginas:
- 374
- Encuadernación:
- Otros
- Colección:
- SOCIOLOGÍA
DEPORTE Y OCIO EN EL PROCESO DE LA CIVILIZACION
ELIAS, ELIAS - DUNNING, ERIC
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.