The Secret Lives of Sport Fans
Seiten
2013
Gerald Duckworth & Co Ltd (Verlag)
978-0-7156-4527-7 (ISBN)
Gerald Duckworth & Co Ltd (Verlag)
978-0-7156-4527-7 (ISBN)
Delves into our fanatical passion for sport
What is happening to our brains when we watch an exhilarating match? Why are fans so loyal to their team? Journalist Eric Simons explores the psychology behind the love of the game. Attending neuroscience conferences, talking to psychologists, scientists and fans, He sets out to discover what it is that makes sport so strangely compelling. Exploring the psychology and social role of sport, The Secret Lives of Sports Fans will appeal to readers of Kate Fox, and anyone who finds themselves addicted to sporting spectacle or the ups and downs of their team.
What is happening to our brains when we watch an exhilarating match? Why are fans so loyal to their team? Journalist Eric Simons explores the psychology behind the love of the game. Attending neuroscience conferences, talking to psychologists, scientists and fans, He sets out to discover what it is that makes sport so strangely compelling. Exploring the psychology and social role of sport, The Secret Lives of Sports Fans will appeal to readers of Kate Fox, and anyone who finds themselves addicted to sporting spectacle or the ups and downs of their team.
Eric Simons graduated with a Masters in environmental and science journalism in 2008. He has contributed to the San Francisco Chronicle, Los Angeles Times and other publications. His first book, Darwin Slept Here, a historical biography of Charles Darwins four-year journey in South America, was published to acclaim in 2009.
| Erscheint lt. Verlag | 20.6.2013 |
|---|---|
| Verlagsort | London |
| Sprache | englisch |
| Maße | 156 x 229 mm |
| Gewicht | 428 g |
| Themenwelt | Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Sport |
| Weitere Fachgebiete ► Sportwissenschaft | |
| ISBN-10 | 0-7156-4527-7 / 0715645277 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-0-7156-4527-7 / 9780715645277 |
| Zustand | Neuware |
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