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Selected Works of Scott T. Allison
Contribution to Book
Underdogs as Heroes
Handbook of Heroism and Heroic Leadership (2017)
  • Joseph A Vandello
  • Nadav Goldschmied
  • Kenneth Michniewicz
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Abstract
In this chapter, we review theory and research that attempts to unlock the appeal of the under- dog. As we will show, while there is plenty of evidence for the powerful draw of underdogs, there is as of yet no consensus about the cause of this appeal. We will also speculate on the conceptual simi- larities and differences between rooting for underdogs and judging people as heroes.
Keywords
  • underdog,
  • heroes,
  • underdog heroes
Disciplines
Publication Date
2017
Editor
Scott T. Allison, George R. Goethals, and Roderick M. Kramer
Publisher
Routledge
Citation Information
Joseph A Vandello, Nadav Goldschmied and Kenneth Michniewicz. "Underdogs as Heroes" New YorkHandbook of Heroism and Heroic Leadership (2017)
Available at: http://works.bepress.com/scott_allison/44/