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by: Coakley, Jay J.

Sports in Society : Issues and Controversies with Online Learning Center Passcode Bind-in Card

by: Coakley, Jay J.

ISBN 13:
9780073283661
ISBN 10:
0073283665
Edition: 9th
Format: Paperback
Copyright: 03/30/2006
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Humanities/Social Sciences/Languages
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Summary

Sports in Societyis 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.

Preface

The Sociology of Sport: What Is It and Why Study It?

(28)

About This Book

(1)

About This Chapter

(1)

Defining Culture and Society

(1)

Defining Sports

(7)

What Is the Sociology of Sport?

(7)

Why Study Sports in Society?

(7)

What Is the Current Status of the Sociology of Sport?

(1)

Summary: Why Study the Sociology of Sport?

(3)

Using Social Theories: How Can They Help Us Study Sports in Society?

(24)

What Are Theories and Why Do We Need Them?

(1)

Functionalist Theory: Sports Preserve the Status Quo

(5)

Conflict Theory: Sports Are Tools of the Wealthy

(2)

Critical Theory: Sports Are Sites Where Culture and Social Relations Are Produced and Changed

(5)

Feminist Theory: Sports Are Gendered Activities

(2)

Weaknesses of Critical Feminist Theory

(1)

Interactionist Theory: Sports Are Given Meaning as People Interact with One Another

(3)

Is There a Best Theoretical Approach to Use When Studying Sports?

(2)

Summary: How Can Social Theories Help Us Study Sports in Society?

(2)

Studying the Past: Does It Help Us Understand Sports Today?

(34)

Understanding History While Studying Sports in Society

(1)

Sports Vary by Time and Place

(1)

Contests and Games in Ancient Greece: Beyond the Myths (1000 B.C. to 100 B.C.)

(1)

Roman Contests and Games: Spectacles and Gladiators (100 B.C. to A.D. 500)

(3)

Tournaments and Games in Medieval Europe: Separation of the Masters and the Masses (500 to 1300)

(2)

The Renaissance, Reformation, and Enlightenment: Games as Diversions (1300 to 1800)

(3)

The Industrial Revolution: The Emergence of Organized Competitive Sports (1780 to 1920)

(9)

Since 1920: Struggles Continue

(9)

Using History to Think About the Future

(1)

Summary: Can We Use History to Understand Sports Today?

(3)

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

(32)

What Is Socialization?

(2)

Becoming and Staying Involved in Sports

(4)

Changing or Ending Sport Participation

(4)

Being Involved in Sports: What Happens?

100

(15)

What Socialization Research Doesn't Tell Us

115

(3)

Summary: Who Plays and What Happens?

118

(2)

Sports and Children: Are Organized Programs Worth the Effort?

120

(30)

Origin and Development of Organized Youth Sports

122

(2)

Major Trends in Youth Sports Today

124

(8)

Different Experiences: Informal, Player-Controlled Sports Versus Organized, Adult-Controlled Sports

132

(5)

Sociological Questions About Youth Sports

137

(6)

Recommendations for Improving Youth Sports

143

(4)

Prospects for Improving Youth Sports

147

(1)

Summary: Are Organized Youth Sport Programs Worth the Effort?

148

(2)

Deviance in Sports: Is It Out of Control?

150

(44)

Problems Faced When Studying Deviance in Sports

152

(3)

Defining and Studying Deviance in Sports: Three Approaches

155

(2)

A Constructionist Approach to Deviance in Sports

157

(12)

Research on Deviance Among Athletes

169

(6)

Performance-Enhancing Substances: Deviant Overconformiry in Sports

175

(16)

Summary: Is Deviance in Sports Out of Control?

191

(3)

Violence in Sports: How Does It Affect Our Lives?

194

(38)

What Is Violence?

196

(1)

Violence in Sports Through History

197

(1)

Violence on the Field

198

(12)

Violence off the Field

210

(6)

Violence Among Spectators

216

(13)

Summary: Does Violence in Sports Affect Our Lives?

229

(3)

Gender and Sports: Does Equity Require Ideological Changes?

232

(48)

Participation and Equity Issues

234

(28)

Ideology and Power Issues

262

(15)

Summary: Does Equity Require Ideological Changes?

277

(3)

Race and Ethnicity: Are They Important in Sports?

280

(40)

Defining Race and Ethnicity

282

(1)

The Origins of Race and Racial Ideologies

283

(15)

Sport Participation Among Ethnic Minorities in the United States

298

(11)

The Dynamics of Racial and Ethnic Relations in Sports

309

(9)

Summary: Are Race and Ethnicity Important in Sports?

318

(2)

Social Class: Do Money and Power Matter in Sports?

320

(38)

Social Class and Class Relations

322

(1)

Sports and Economic Inequality

323

(6)

Social Class and Sport Participation Patterns

329

(13)

Global Inequalities and Sports

342

(1)

Economic and Career Opportunities in Sports

343

(8)

Sport Participation and Occupational Careers Among Former Athletes

351

(4)

Summary: Do Money and Power Matter in Sports?

355

(3)

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

358

(44)

Emergence and Growth of Commercial Sports

360

(13)

Commercialization and Changes in Sports

373

(8)

Owners, Sponsors, and Promoters in Commercial Sports

381

(8)

Legal Status and Incomes of Athletes in Commercial Sports

389

(9)

Summary: What Are the Characteristics of Commercial Sports?

398

(4)

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

402

(44)

Characteristics of the Media

404

(9)

Sports and the Media: A Two-Way Relationship

413

(11)

Images and Narratives in Media Sports

424

(17)

Audience Experiences with Media Sports

441

(1)

The Profession of Sport Journalism

442

(2)

Summary: Could Sports and the Media Survive Without Each Other?

444

(2)

Sports and Politics: How Do Governments and Global Processes Influence Sports?

446

(36)

The Sports-Government Connection

448

(8)

Sports and Global Political Processes

456

(15)

Politics in Sports

471

(8)

Summary: How Do Governments and Global Processes Influence Sports?

479

(3)

Sports in High School and College: Do Competitive Sports Contribute to Education?

482

(46)

Arguments For and Against Interscholastic Sports

484

(1)

Interscholastic Sports and the Experiences of High School Students

484

(10)

Intercollegiate Sports and the Experiences of College Students

494

(10)

Do Schools Benefit from Varsity Sports?

504

(6)

Varsity High School Sports: Problems and Recommendations

510

(5)

Intercollegiate Sports: Problems and Recommendations

515

(10)

Summary: Do Competitive Sports Contribute to Education?

525

(3)

Sports and Religions: Is It a Promising Combination?

528

(36)

How Do Sociologists Define and Study Religion?

530

(2)

Similarities and Differences Between Sports and Religions

532

(4)

Modern Sports and Religious Beliefs and Organizations

536

(18)

The Challenges of Combining Sports and Religious Beliefs

554

(7)

Summary: Is It a Promising Combination?

561

(3)

Sports in the Future: What Can We Create?

564

(27)

Major Sport Forms in the Future

566

(2)

Trends in Sports

568

(13)

Envisioning Possibilities and Creating Futures

581

(8)

Summary: What Can We Create?

589

(2)

References

591

(42)

Name Index

633

(8)

Subject Index

641

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