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The athlete and their mechanisms of defense : a psychoanalytic approach to sport psychology
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Title
The athlete and their mechanisms of defense : a psychoanalytic approach to sport psychology / Tom Ferraro.
ISBN
1003436277 (electronic bk.)
9781003436270 (electronic bk.)
1032565950
1032565969
9781032565958
9781032565965
Publication
New York, NY : Routledge, 2025.
Physical Description
1 online resource (pages cm.)
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Summary
"This important book explores the way athletes use defense mechanisms and coping skills to manage both the internal and external stress faced in competitive sport. Covering a range of case studies across various sports, the text showcases a taxonomy of immature, neurotic and mature defences available to the athlete and describes the benefits and drawbacks of each"-- Provided by publisher.
Variant and related titles
Taylor & Francis. EBA 2024-2025.
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Original
Online version: Ferraro, Tom. Athlete and their mechanisms of defense New York, NY : Routledge, 2025
Format
Books / Online
Language
English
Added to Catalog
August 19, 2024
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references and index.
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