by Dominic Malcolm (Author)
Concussion has become one of the most significant issues in
contemporary sport. The life-changing impact of head injury and the
possible threat that chronic traumatic encephalopathy poses to children
and young athletes in particular is calling into question the long-term
future of some of our most well-established sports. But what are the
real issues behind the headlines and the public outcry, and what can and
should be done to save sport from itself? This concise, provocative
introduction draws on perspectives from sociology, medicine, ethics,
psychology, and public health to answer these questions and more.
The
book explores the context in which the current cultural crisis has
emerged. It assesses the current state of biomedical knowledge; the
ethics of regulating for brain injury; the contribution of the social
sciences to understanding the behaviour of sports participants; and the
impact of public health interventions and campaigns. Drawing on the
latest research evidence, the book explores the social roots of sport’s
concussion crisis and assesses potential future solutions that might
resolve this crisis.
This is essential reading for
anybody with an interest in sport, from students and researchers to
athletes, coaches, teachers, parents, policy-makers, and clinicians.
