Description
Drawing on psychology, neuroscience, and behavioral science, this engaging exploration reveals how the brain shapes athletic performance, coaching decisions, rivalries, and the unpredictable drama of competition. It examines why underdogs inspire us, how biology and social dynamics influence the way athletes and fans behave, and what drives our emotional investment in wins and losses. Spanning more than 20 chapters, the book offers fascinating insights into the science behind sports fandom and the mental forces that make games so compelling. Accessible and thought-provoking, it connects the laboratory to the playing field, showing sports in an entirely new light.
Available Editions
paperback
Three Rivers Press
Published Feb 7, 2017
288 pages
ISBN: 9780553447422
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Details
First Published
2016
Language
eng
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for This Is Your Brain on Sports by L. Jon Wertheim.