The father of one 10 year old hockey player beats to death the father of another following an on-ice incident between their sons. NBA player Ron Artest and other members of his then team, the Indiana Pacers, rush into the stands in Detroit during a game and touch off a wild melee with several fans, leaving several spectators injured and in need of medical attention. The Duke University lacrosse team rape accusation, a player's neck broken after being attacked from behind by an opponent in an NHL game, hooliganism in international soccer, hazing in US collegiate and high school athletic programs. The list goes on. In Sport and Violence, authors Jamieson and Orr take a critical look at these and other instances of "sports rage" and acts of aggression surrounding sport, attempting to explain where they come from and why, their impact on society outside of sport , as well as potential remedies for the problem. Understanding the process of aggression and how this behavior can emerge a

Lynn Jamieson, Professor and Former Chair, Indiana University, Department of Recreation, Park, and Tourism Studies, USA

Thomas Orr, Doctoral Student, Head Coach, Indiana University Hockey Program, USA

Chaper 1. Our Violent Society - National and Global Chapter 2. The Status of Sport and Violence Chapter 3. The Exploration of Societal Factors Chapter 4. The Role of Violence and Sport Chapter 5. Causes of Sport Violence Chapter 6. Fan - Sport Environment Interaction Disorder Chapter 7. The Role of Exclusion Chapter 8. Spillover Effects of Sport and Violence Chapter 9. Problems and Solutions with Sport Organizations Chapter 10. Toward Solutions