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Focusing on the sociology of sport, this volume highlights Elias and Dunning's groundbreaking work from the 1960s and 1970s. They propose that in structured societies, sports serve a deeper purpose beyond mere relaxation, emphasizing the human desire for thrilling experiences and their satisfying conclusions. This book is part of the Collected Works of Norbert Elias series from University College Dublin, showcasing their influential theories on the interplay between civilization and sports.
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Quest for Excitement: Sport and Leisure in the Civilising Process Volume 7, Norbert Elias
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- Released
- 2008
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- Title
- Quest for Excitement: Sport and Leisure in the Civilising Process Volume 7
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Norbert Elias
- Publisher
- University College Dublin Press
- Released
- 2008
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 336
- ISBN13
- 9781904558439
- Category
- Social sciences
- Description
- Focusing on the sociology of sport, this volume highlights Elias and Dunning's groundbreaking work from the 1960s and 1970s. They propose that in structured societies, sports serve a deeper purpose beyond mere relaxation, emphasizing the human desire for thrilling experiences and their satisfying conclusions. This book is part of the Collected Works of Norbert Elias series from University College Dublin, showcasing their influential theories on the interplay between civilization and sports.