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
49367
EAN13
9780073376547
ISBN
9780073376547
Data sheet
Publication date
2009
Issue number
10
Cover
paperback
Pages count
704
Dimensions (mm)
188 x 231
Weight (g)
1043
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