Sport fans : the psychology and social impact of spectators /
Daniel L. Wann [and others].
- ix, 246 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
Includes bibliographical references (pages 209-235) and index.
An Introduction to the Study of Sport Fans -- The Desire to Follow Sport, Teams, and Athletes -- Becoming a Sport Fan -- Becoming a Sport Spectator -- Sport Fans and Their Heroes -- Spectator Aggression -- An Introduction to Spectator Aggression -- Psychological and SOciological Causes of Spectator Aggression -- Sport Spectator Riots -- The Function of Sport Fandom for Individuals and Society -- The Psychological Consequences of Sport Fandom -- The Societal Consequences of Sport Fandom. 1. Part I. 2. 3. 4. Part II. 5. 6. 7. Part III. 8. 9.
"This is a book on sport fans and spectators which will appeal mostly to undergraduate and graduate students in psychology, sociology, sports marketing and HPER. It is a thorough introduction to social and behavioral science methods and applications as applied to sports fandom."--Publisher description.