The Criminology of Boxing, Violence and Desistance
| Author | : Deborah Jump |
| Publisher | : Policy Press |
| Total Pages | : 220 |
| Release | : 2021-04-07 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9781529203295 |
| ISBN-13 | : 1529203295 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (95 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis The Criminology of Boxing, Violence and Desistance by : Deborah Jump
Download or read book The Criminology of Boxing, Violence and Desistance written by Deborah Jump and published by Policy Press. This book was released on 2021-04-07 with total page 220 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.
