The Criminology of Boxing, Violence and Desistance

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This perceptive study explores the extent to which boxing has the potential to reduce violent attitudes among young offenders. Jump assesses conflicting evidence and presents in-depth case studies of fighters to ask whether boxing's values of discipline and respect can create a support network...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor principal: Jump, Deborah
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Bristol : Bristol University Press, 2020.
Temas:
Boxing > Social aspects > Great Britain.
Boxing > Great Britain > Psychological aspects.
Criminals > Rehabilitation > Great Britain.
Violence > Great Britain > Prevention.
Boxe > Aspect social > Grande-Bretagne.
Boxe > Grande-Bretagne > Aspect psychologique.
Réhabilitation > Grande-Bretagne.
SOCIAL SCIENCE > Criminology.
Crime.
Boxing > Psychological aspects.
Boxing > Social aspects.
Criminals > Rehabilitation.
Violence > Prevention.
Great Britain.
Acceso en línea:Texto completo
Descripción
Sumario:This perceptive study explores the extent to which boxing has the potential to reduce violent attitudes among young offenders. Jump assesses conflicting evidence and presents in-depth case studies of fighters to ask whether boxing's values of discipline and respect can create a support network that helps young men refrain from reoffending.
Notas:Implications for policy and practice
Descripción Física:1 online resource (222 pages)
Bibliografía:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:1529203252
9781529203257
9781529203288
1529203287

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