The Secret Lives of Sports Fans
Author | : Eric Simons |
Publisher | : Bloomsbury Academic |
Total Pages | : 320 |
Release | : 2013 |
ISBN-13 | : 0715645277 |
ISBN-10 | : 9780715645277 |
Rating | : 4/5 (77 Downloads) |
Download or read book The Secret Lives of Sports Fans written by Eric Simons and published by Bloomsbury Academic. This book was released on 2013 with total page 320 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.