Drawing on Butler's theoretical background, research on the ethics of violence has focused
on the importance of dominant society-wide schemes and norms in building individuals' …

The purpose of this study was to explore the relationship between psychological violence by
coaches and conformity of athletes to the sport ethic. The objectives of this study are to verify …

Boxing is 'all about bodies'; beautiful bodies, broken bodies and, sometimes, brain-damaged
bodies. And while a lot of research has explored the physiological side of 'punch …

This paper deploys conceptual and analytical tools from cultural sociology to analyze Mixed
Martial Arts (MMA). While often characterized as violent and uncivilized, MMA has a core …

Teaching the skills necessary to play sport depends partly on transmitting knowledge
verbally, yet non-verbal or tacit knowledge also has an important role. A coach may tell a …

In this chapter, we explore these social processes by turning attention to the concept of sport
as a 'male preserve'. With this notion as our starting point, we outline in turn how sport has …

Research question: Research has shown that male team sports can nurture aggressive and
sexist attitudes and behaviour. Against a background of identified sports and ice hockey …

Several scholars have examined the uncertainties faced by sport medicine professionals
surrounding their diagnosis, treatment and management of concussion. Yet, recent evidence …

Within the commodified world of professional ice hockey, athletes sell their bodily
performances in return for a salary. A central feature of this transaction is the very real risk of …

This research, which is based on the thoughts and experiences of coaches, athletes, officials
and others involved in amateur boxing, explores the use of recreational drugs, supplements …