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The Lure of the Arena

- Social Psychology and the Crowd at the Roman Games

About The Lure of the Arena

Why did the spectacles of violence and bloodshed in the amphitheatre prove so appealing to the Romans? To answer this, Professor Fagan examines the ancient evidence in detail and draws on insights from modern studies of social psychology, and especially the behaviour of crowds.

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  • Language:
  • English
  • ISBN:
  • 9780521185967
  • Binding:
  • Paperback
  • Pages:
  • 376
  • Published:
  • February 16, 2011
  • Dimensions:
  • 151x228x18 mm.
  • Weight:
  • 554 g.
Delivery: 1-2 weeks
Expected delivery: December 6, 2024

Description of The Lure of the Arena

Why did the spectacles of violence and bloodshed in the amphitheatre prove so appealing to the Romans? To answer this, Professor Fagan examines the ancient evidence in detail and draws on insights from modern studies of social psychology, and especially the behaviour of crowds.

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