Violence in Hockey: When does it go to far and how can a sport known for violence solve its problem?
Date Submitted: 09/09/2006 23:29:32
Category: / Social Sciences / Controversial Issues
Length: 11 pages (3061 words)
Category: / Social Sciences / Controversial Issues
Length: 11 pages (3061 words)
Abstract
Research today states that violence is impossible to avoid in contact sports, and that violent act committed in hockey is on rise. This paper looks at the occurrence of violence in the National Hockey Association, which is increasing within the organization of the game. Excess violent activity is unavoidable to some degree in the game of hockey, but as of lately it is becoming more of a common act within the sports. To evaluate …
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