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Sport in Society : Issues and Controversies
ISBN: 9780801675577 | 080167557X
Edition: 5thPublisher: BROWN WM C CO PUBLISHERS
Pub. Date: 1/1/1993
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SPORT IN SOCIETY is the definitive text for the sport sociology course. Taking a global, issues-oriented approach to study the role of sport in society, this text encourages the discussion of current sports-related controversies and helps students develop critical thinking skills.
| The Sociology of Sport: What is it and why study it? | |
| Using Social Theories: How can they help us study sports in society? | |
| Studying the Past: Does it help us understand sports today? | |
| Sports and Socialization: Who plays and what happens to them? | |
| Sports and Children: Are organized programs worth the effort? | |
| Deviance in Sports: Is it out of your control? | |
| Violence in Sports: How do... MORE | |
| Gender and Sports: Does equity require ideological changes? | |
| Race and Ethnicity: Are They Important in Sports? | |
| Social Class: Do Money and Power Matter in Sports? | |
| Sports and the Economy: What Are the Characteristics of Commercial Sports? | |
| Sports and the Media: Could They Survive Without Each Other? | |
| Sports and Politics: How Do Governments and Globalization Influence Sports? | |
| Sports in High School and College: Do Varsity Sport Programs Contribute to Education? | |
| Sports and Religion: Is It a Promising Combination? | |
| Sports in the Future: What Can We Expect? | |
| References | |
| Name Index | |
| Subject Index | |
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