Description
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.
Product Details
Reference
49026
EAN13
9780071285285
ISBN
9780071285285
Data sheet
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