The secret lives of sports fans : the science of sports obsession / Eric Simons.
Simons, Eric.
2013
GV715 .S56 2013 (Mapit)
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Title The secret lives of sports fans : the science of sports obsession / Eric Simons.
Author Simons, Eric.
ISBN 9781590208649
1590208641
Imprint New York : Overlook Duckworth, ©2013.
Language English
Description 320 pages ; 21 cm
Call Number GV715 .S56 2013
Dewey Decimal Classification 306.4/83
Note Includes index.
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Introduction: Fan nature
pt. 1. Reflex. The edge of the seat: the physical experience of fandom ; Sports as empathy: mirror neurons
pt. 2. Control. A case of identity: welcome to Cleveland ; Relationships: Socrates the sports guy ; Love: the altruistic fan ; Addiction: arsenal in America
pt. 3. Behavior: who are those guys? ; Groups: love the one you're with ; War: man law
Conclusion: Do we need sports?

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