Lifesaving Heroes in the Encyclopedia of Heroism
The “Encyclopedia of Heroism” is an important resource published by Springer in the growing field of heroism studies. It presents concepts, research, and events key to understanding heroism, leadership, development, science, and their relevant applications to businesses, organizations, clinical psychology, human wellness, human growth potential, public health, social justice, social activism, and the humanities. The encyclopedia emphasizes 5 key realms of theory and application (business and organization, clinical-health psychology and public health, human growth and positive psychology, social justice and activism, and humanities). The Encyclopedia was edited by Scott T. Allison, James K. Beggan and George R. Goethals.
“Lifesaving heroes” is a chapter authored by Dr. Stathis Avramidis. Lifesaving heroes are those who take the risk to save people from drowning under various extreme situations. Lifesaving is a gold mine for heroism science. The chapter presents remarkable stories of people who saved lives in the water.
Upon the news of this publication, Dr. Avramidis
commented: “I am pleased for being invited to shed light on the neglected issue
of lifesaving heroes to this wonderful and meaningful encyclopedia. Drowning is
one of the most serious killers worldwide and the inclusion of this chapter to
such a collective scholarly work can help the society understand better the
phenomenon.”
Dr. Stathis Avramidis is a President of the Greek Lifesaving Sports Association, a Board Member of the International Swimming Hall of Fame, the Secretary General of the Mediterranean Lifesaving Confederation, a Teacher of Applied Lifeguarding & Lifesaving Sport at Athens University, a Business Commission Member of the International Life Saving Federation and Officer of the National Public Health Organization.
To download the chapter “Lifesaving heroes”
click here:
https://link.springer.com/referenceworkentry/10.1007/978-3-031-17125-3_313-1
