The Lure of the Arena : Social Psychology and the Crowd at the Roman Games /
"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 Rom...
| Основен автор: | Fagan, Garrett G., 1963- |
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| Формат: | Книга |
| Език: | English |
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Cambridge ; New York :
Cambridge University Press,
2011.
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Съдържание:
- Machine generated contents note: Preface; Introduction; 1. Seeking explanations; 2. A catalogue of cruelty; 3. Groups, crowds, and seats; 4. Crowd dynamics at arena spectacles; 5. Arenas of prejudice; 6. Gladiators and sports spectatorship; 7. The attractions of violent spectacle; Conclusion; Appendix; Bibliography; Index.