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Vamplew W (2007) Empiricist versus sociological history: some comments on the ‘civilizing process’. Sport in History, 27 (2), pp. 161-171. https://doi.org/10.1080/17460260701436997
Abstract
This paper makes a further contribution to the debate in this journal between Tony Collins and disciples of the theory of the ‘civilizing process’, but this time with reference solely to cricket, a sport ignored by Graham Curry, Eric Dunning and Kenneth Sheard in their reply to Collins.[2] Moreover, whereas Collins focuses his criticisms on the historical method and the associated problems of hindsight, progress and perspective, this paper will concentrate on the use of historical evidence.
Keywords
Empiricist; Sociological History; Cricket Social aspects; Violence in sports; Spectator control
Journal
Sport in History: Volume 27, Issue 2
| Status | Published |
|---|---|
| Publication date | 31/12/2007 |
| Publication date online | 10/09/2007 |
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| Publisher | Taylor & Francis |
| ISSN | 1746-0263 |
| eISSN | 1746-0271 |
People (1)
Emeritus Professor, Sport