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Sport in Society : Issues and Controversies

by: Coakley, Jay J.

Sport in Society : Issues and Controversies

by: Coakley, Jay J.

ISBN 13:
9780072328912
ISBN 10:
0072328916
Edition: 7TH
Format: Paperback
Copyright: 01/01/2000
Publisher: McGraw-Hill College
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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.

Preface

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

(29)

About This Book

(2)

About This Chapter

(1)

What Is the Sociology of Sport?

(5)

Why Study Sports as Social Phenomena?

(7)

What Is the Current Status of the Sociology of Sport?

(4)

What are Sports?

(7)

Summary: Why Study Sports?

(3)

Using Social Theories: What Can They Tell Us About Sports in Society?

(25)

What are Theories and Why Do We Need Them?

(1)

Theories Used to Study Sports in Society

(17)

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

(3)

Summary

(3)

A Look at the Past: Does It Help Us Understand Sports Today?

(26)

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.)

(2)

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

(1)

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

(1)

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

(4)

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

(12)

Summary: Can We Use History to Understand Sports Today?

(3)

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

(28)

What is Socialization?

(2)

New Approaches to Socialization

(1)

Becoming Involved and Staying Involved in Sports

(4)

Changing or Ending Sport Participation

(3)

Being Involved in Sports: What Happens?

(14)

What Socialization Research Dosen't Tell Us

105

(1)

Summary: Who Plays and What Happens?

106

(3)

Sports and Children: Are Organized Programs Worth the Effort?

109

(28)

Origin and Development of Organized Youth Sports

110

(2)

Major Trends in Youth Sports Today

112

(6)

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

118

(6)

Sociological Questions About Youth Sports

124

(5)

Recommendations for Changing Children's Sports

129

(3)

Prospects for Change

132

(2)

Summary: Are Organized Youth Sport Programs Worth the Effort?

134

(3)

Deviance in Sports: Is It Out of Control?

137

(36)

Problems Faced When Studying Deviance in Sports

138

(3)

Defining and Studying Deviance in Sports: Three Approaches

141

(13)

Research on Deviance Among Athletes

154

(7)

Performance-Enhancing Substances: A Study of Overconformity in Sports

161

(9)

Summary: Is Deviance in Sports Out of Control?

170

(3)

Violence in Sports: How Does It Affect Our Lives?

173

(29)

What Is Violence?

174

(1)

Violence in Sports Through History

175

(1)

Violence on the Field

176

(11)

Violence off the Field

187

(5)

Violence Among Spectators

192

(8)

Summary: Does Violence in Sports Affect Our Lives?

200

(2)

Gender and Sports: Does Equity Require Ideological Changes?

202

(40)

Participation and Equity Issues

203

(21)

Ideological and Cultural Issues

224

(14)

Summary: Does Equity Require Ideological Changes?

238

(4)

Race and Ethnicity: Are They Important in Sports?

242

(37)

Definitions of Race, Ethnicity, and Minority Group

243

(3)

Racial Classification Systems and the Use of Race Logic in Sports

246

(12)

Sport Participation Among Racial and Ethnic Minorities in the United States

258

(9)

The Dynamics of Racial and Ethnic Relations in Sports

267

(9)

Summary: Are Race and Ethnicity Important in Sports?

276

(3)

Social Class: Do Money and Power Matter in Sports?

279

(32)

Social Class and Class Relations

280

(1)

Sports and Economic Inequality

281

(7)

Social Class and Sport Participation Patterns

288

(8)

Economic and Career Opportunities in Sports

296

(7)

Sport Participation and Occupational Careers Among Former Athletes

303

(5)

Summary: Do Money and Power Matter in Sports?

308

(3)

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

311

(39)

The Emergence and Growth of Commercial Sports

312

(9)

Commercialization and Changes in Sports

321

(7)

Owners, Sponsors, and Promoters in Commercial Sports

328

(9)

The Legal Status and Incomes of Athletes in Commercial Sports

337

(9)

Summary: What are the Characteristics of Commercial Sports?

346

(4)

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

350

(35)

Characteristics of the Media

351

(6)

Sports and the Media: A Two-Way Relationship

357

(11)

Images and Messages in Media Sports

368

(11)

The Profession of Sports Journalism

379

(3)

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

382

(3)

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

385

(32)

The Sports-Government Connection

386

(8)

Sports and Global Political Processes

394

(12)

Politics in Sports

406

(7)

Summary: How Do Governments and Globalization Influence Sports?

413

(4)

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

417

(39)

Arguments For and Against Interscholastic Sports

418

(1)

Interscholastic Sports and the Experiences of High School Students

418

(8)

Intercollegiate Sports and the Experiences of College Students

426

(9)

Do Schools Benefit from Varsity Sport Programs?

435

(5)

Varsity High School Sports: Problems and Recommendations

440

(4)

Intercollegiate Sports: Problems and Recommendations

444

(9)

Summary: Are Varsity Sports Educational?

453

(3)

Sports and Religion: Is It a Promising Combination?

456

(32)

How Do Sociologists Define and Study Religion?

457

(2)

Similarities and Differences Between Sports and Religions

459

(4)

Modern Sports and Religious Beliefs and Organizations

463

(16)

The Challenges of Combining Sports and Religious Beliefs

479

(6)

Summary: Is It a Promising Combination?

485

(3)

Sports in the Future: What Can We Expect?

488

(25)

Major Sport Forms in the Future

489

(2)

Future Trends in Sports

491

(6)

Specific Forecasts

497

(6)

The Challenge of Making the Future

503

(7)

Summary: What Can We Expect in the Future?

510

(3)

References

513

(26)

Name Index

539

(6)

Subject Index

545

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