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Sport Fans

- The Psychology and Social Impact of Fandom

  • Format
  • Bog, hardback
  • Engelsk

Beskrivelse

Sports, and the fans that follow them, are everywhere. Sport Fans: The Psychology and Social Impact of Fandom examines the affective, behavioral, and cognitive reactions of fans to better comprehend how sport impacts individual fans and society as a whole. Using up-to-date research and theory from multiple disciplines including psychology, sociology, marketing, history, and religious studies, this textbook provides a deeper understanding of topics such as:



the pervasiveness of sport fandom in society

common demographic and personality characteristics of fans

how fandom can provide a sense of belonging, of uniqueness, and of meaning in life

the process of becoming a sport fan

sport fan consumption

and the future of sport and the fan experience. The text also provides a detailed investigation of the darker side of sport fandom, including fan aggression, as well as a critical look at the positive value of fandom for individuals and society.

Sport Fans expertly combines a rigorous level of empirical research and theory in an engaging, accessible format, making this text the essential resource on sport fan behavior.

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Detaljer
  • SprogEngelsk
  • Sidetal304
  • Udgivelsesdato21-08-2018
  • ISBN139781138683150
  • Forlag Routledge
  • FormatHardback
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  • Vægt453 g
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    10 cm
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    15,2 cm
    22,9 cm

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