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Game misconduct : hockey's toxic culture and how to fix it, Evan F. Moore and Jashvina Shah

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  • "Those who have been lured by the sound of skate blades slicing into fresh ice, by the incomparable speed, split-second decisions, and everything-or-nothing attitude of the game know that hockey can seem like its own world. It's all-consuming and exhilarating, boasting its own language and complex morality code. Yet in another light, that tight community can turn insular; the values of teamwork and humility can manifest as collective silence in the face of abuse and discrimination, issues which have been brought to the forefront of the sport as many share their stories for the first time. In Game Misconduct, reporters Evan Moore and Jashvina Shah reveal hockey's toxic undercurrent which has permeated the sport throughout the junior, college, and professional levels. They address the topic with a level of passion that comes from being rabid hockey fans themselves, and from experiencing its exclusivity first-hand. With a sensitive yet incisive approach, this necessary book lays bare the issues of racism, homophobia, xenophobia, bullying, sexism, and violence on and off the ice. Readers will learn about notable players and activists fighting for transformation as well as those beyond the spotlight who are nonetheless deeply affected by hockey's culture of inaction"--
  • "A bracing call to arms for hockey fans, players, and coaches everywhere Those who have been lured by the sound of skate blades slicing into fresh ice, by the incomparable speed, split-second decisions, and everything-or-nothing attitude of the game know that hockey can seem like its own world. It's all-consuming and exhilarating, boasting its own language and complex morality code. Yet in another light, that tight community can turn insular; the values of teamwork and humility can manifest as collective silence in the face of abuse and discrimination, issues which have been brought to the forefront of the sport as many share their stories for the first time. In Game Misconduct, reporters Evan Moore and Jashvina Shah reveal hockey's toxic undercurrent which has permeated the sport throughout the junior, college, and professional levels. They address the topic with a level of passion that comes from being rabid hockey fans themselves, and from experiencing its exclusivity first-hand. With a sensitive yet incisive approach, this necessary book lays bare the issues of racism, homophobia, xenophobia, bullying, sexism, and violence on and off the ice. Readers will learn about notable players and activists fighting for transformation as well as those beyond the spotlight who are nonetheless deeply affected by hockey's culture of inaction.Both a reckoning and a roadmap, Game Misconduct is an essential read for modern hockey fans, showing the truth of the sport's past and present while offering the tools to fight for a better future"--
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eng
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Extent
xxii, 245 pages
Contents
  • What is hockey culture
  • The structure of hockey
  • Racism
  • Sexism and sexual violence
  • Bullying, hazing, and abuse
  • Women's hockey
  • Ableism
  • Homophobia, biphobia, and transphobia
  • Why it happens and how to fix it
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9781629379203
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Game misconduct : hockey's toxic culture and how to fix it
Title
Game misconduct
Title remainder
hockey's toxic culture and how to fix it
Statement of responsibility
Evan F. Moore and Jashvina Shah
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Language
eng
Summary
  • "Those who have been lured by the sound of skate blades slicing into fresh ice, by the incomparable speed, split-second decisions, and everything-or-nothing attitude of the game know that hockey can seem like its own world. It's all-consuming and exhilarating, boasting its own language and complex morality code. Yet in another light, that tight community can turn insular; the values of teamwork and humility can manifest as collective silence in the face of abuse and discrimination, issues which have been brought to the forefront of the sport as many share their stories for the first time. In Game Misconduct, reporters Evan Moore and Jashvina Shah reveal hockey's toxic undercurrent which has permeated the sport throughout the junior, college, and professional levels. They address the topic with a level of passion that comes from being rabid hockey fans themselves, and from experiencing its exclusivity first-hand. With a sensitive yet incisive approach, this necessary book lays bare the issues of racism, homophobia, xenophobia, bullying, sexism, and violence on and off the ice. Readers will learn about notable players and activists fighting for transformation as well as those beyond the spotlight who are nonetheless deeply affected by hockey's culture of inaction"--
  • "A bracing call to arms for hockey fans, players, and coaches everywhere Those who have been lured by the sound of skate blades slicing into fresh ice, by the incomparable speed, split-second decisions, and everything-or-nothing attitude of the game know that hockey can seem like its own world. It's all-consuming and exhilarating, boasting its own language and complex morality code. Yet in another light, that tight community can turn insular; the values of teamwork and humility can manifest as collective silence in the face of abuse and discrimination, issues which have been brought to the forefront of the sport as many share their stories for the first time. In Game Misconduct, reporters Evan Moore and Jashvina Shah reveal hockey's toxic undercurrent which has permeated the sport throughout the junior, college, and professional levels. They address the topic with a level of passion that comes from being rabid hockey fans themselves, and from experiencing its exclusivity first-hand. With a sensitive yet incisive approach, this necessary book lays bare the issues of racism, homophobia, xenophobia, bullying, sexism, and violence on and off the ice. Readers will learn about notable players and activists fighting for transformation as well as those beyond the spotlight who are nonetheless deeply affected by hockey's culture of inaction.Both a reckoning and a roadmap, Game Misconduct is an essential read for modern hockey fans, showing the truth of the sport's past and present while offering the tools to fight for a better future"--
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Moore, Evan F
Dewey number
796.962
Index
no index present
LC call number
GV847
LC item number
.M66 2021
Literary form
non fiction
Nature of contents
bibliography
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Shah, Jashvina
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  • Hockey
  • Discrimination in sports
  • Violence in sports
Target audience
adult
Label
Game misconduct : hockey's toxic culture and how to fix it, Evan F. Moore and Jashvina Shah
Instantiates
Publication
Bibliography note
Includes bibliographical references
Carrier category
volume
Carrier category code
  • nc
Carrier MARC source
rdacarrier
Content category
text
Content type code
  • txt
Content type MARC source
rdacontent
Contents
What is hockey culture -- The structure of hockey -- Racism -- Sexism and sexual violence -- Bullying, hazing, and abuse -- Women's hockey -- Ableism -- Homophobia, biphobia, and transphobia -- Why it happens and how to fix it
Dimensions
24 cm
Extent
xxii, 245 pages
Isbn
9781629379203
Isbn Type
: HRD
Lccn
2021028518
Media category
unmediated
Media MARC source
rdamedia
Media type code
  • n
System control number
  • (OCoLC)1240209660
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  • (OCoLC)1240209660
  • (OCoLC)on1240209660
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  • 3983941
  • (OCoLC)1240209660
  • (OCoLC)on1240209660
  • (OCoLC)1240209660
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  • (OCoLC)1240209660
  • (OCoLC)on1240209660
Label
Game misconduct : hockey's toxic culture and how to fix it, Evan F. Moore and Jashvina Shah
Publication
Bibliography note
Includes bibliographical references
Carrier category
volume
Carrier category code
  • nc
Carrier MARC source
rdacarrier
Content category
text
Content type code
  • txt
Content type MARC source
rdacontent
Contents
What is hockey culture -- The structure of hockey -- Racism -- Sexism and sexual violence -- Bullying, hazing, and abuse -- Women's hockey -- Ableism -- Homophobia, biphobia, and transphobia -- Why it happens and how to fix it
Dimensions
24 cm
Extent
xxii, 245 pages
Isbn
9781629379203
Isbn Type
: HRD
Lccn
2021028518
Media category
unmediated
Media MARC source
rdamedia
Media type code
  • n
System control number
  • (OCoLC)1240209660
  • (OCoLC)on1240209660
  • 3983941
  • (OCoLC)1240209660
  • (OCoLC)on1240209660
  • 3983941
  • (OCoLC)1240209660
  • (OCoLC)on1240209660
  • 3983941
  • 3983941
  • (OCoLC)1240209660
  • (OCoLC)on1240209660
  • (OCoLC)1240209660
  • (OCoLC)on1240209660
  • (OCoLC)1240209660
  • (OCoLC)on1240209660

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