Criminology of boxing, violence and desistance, the
Auteur :
Jump, Deborah
Éditeur :
Bristol University Press
ISBN :
9781529203240
Date de publication :
1 avr. 2020
Dimensions :
23,4 x 15,6 cm
Langue :
Anglais
Pays d'origine :
Grande Bretagne
This perceptive study explores the extent to which boxing has the potential to reduce violent attitudes among young offenders. Jump assesses conflicting evidence and presents in-depth case studies of fighters to ask whether boxing’s values of discipline and respect can create a support network that helps young men refrain from reoffending.