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Sports in Society: Issues and Controversies

Sports in Society: Issues and Controversies

9780071285285
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Sports in Society is the definitive text for the sport sociology course. Taking a global, issues-oriented approach to the study of the role of sport in society, this text encourages the discussion of current sports-related controversies and helps students develop critical thinking skills.
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Publication date
2009
Issue number
10
Cover
paperback
Dimensions (mm)
188 x 231
Weight (g)
1005
  • 1:: The Sociology of Sport:: What is it and why study it?

    2:: Producing Knowledge About Sports in Society:: What is the Role of Research and Theory?

    3:: Studying the Past:: Does It Help us Understand Sports Today?

    4:: Sports and Socialization:: Who Plays and What Happens to Them?

    5:: Sports and Children:: Are Organized Programs Worth the Effort?

    6:: Deviance in Sports:: Is It Out of Control?

    7:: Violence in Sports:: How Does It Affect Our Lives?

    8:: Gender and Sports:: Does Equity Require Ideological Changes?

    9:: Race and Ethnicity:: Are They Important in Sports?

    10:: Social Class:: Do Money and Power Matter in Sports?

    11:: Sports and the Economy:: What Are the Characteristics of Commercial Sports?

    12:: Sports and the Media:: Could They Survive Without Each Other?

    13:: Sports and Politics:: How Do Governments and Globalization Influence Sports?

    14:: Sports in High School and College:: Do Varsity Sport Programs Contribute to Education?

    15:: Sports and Religion:: Is It a Promising Combination?

    16:: Sports in the Future:: What Can We Expect?

    References

    Name Index

    Subject Index

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