The lure of the arena : social psychology and the crowd at the Roman games / by Garrett G. Fagan.
The lure of the arena : social psychology and the crowd at the Roman games / by Garrett G. Fagan.
The lure of the arena : social psychology and the crowd at the Roman games / by Garrett G. Fagan.
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Cambridge ; New York : Cambridge University Press, 2011.
Date
2011.
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N937/174
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English
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xi, 362 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.
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Alypius in the stands : The strengths and limitations of social psychology -- 1. Seeking explanations : The story so far ; Some contextual factors ; The applicability of social psychology -- 2. A catalog of cruelty : Punishment ; Medieval public executions and the "good death" ; Combat sports and bl...
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Cambridge ; New York : Cambridge University Press, 2011.
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England
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2011.
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"Why did the Romans turn out in their tens of thousands to watch brutal gladiatorial games? Previous studies have tried to explain the attraction of the arena by theorizing about its cultural function in Roman society. The games have been seen as celebrations of the violence of empire or of Rome's martial heritage, or as manifestations of the emper...
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The lure of the arena : social psychology and the crowd at the Roman games / by Garrett G. Fagan.
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Includes bibliographical references (p. 325-357) and index.
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N937/174
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74VvKlGArg5A
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0521185963 (pbk.)
9780521196161
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937
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991007979859702626
