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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:
9780815120278
ISBN 10:
0815120273
Edition: 6th
Format: Paperback
Copyright: 08/01/1997
Publisher: McGraw Hill College Div
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Summary

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.

1 The Sociology of Sports: What Is It and Why Study It?

(28)

About This Book

(2)

About This Chapter

(1)

What Is the Sociology of Sport?

(4)

Why Study Sports as Social Phenomena?

(7)

What Is the Current Status of the Sociology of Sport?

(3)

What Are Sports?

(9)

Summary: Why Study Sports?

(2)

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

(32)

Theories in Sociology

(1)

Theories about Sports and Society

(23)

Using Sociological Theories: A Comparison

(3)

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

(4)

3 A Look at the Past: How Have Sports Changed Throughout History?

(26)

An Opening Note on History

(1)

Sports Vary by Time and Place

(1)

Games in Ancient Greece: Beyond the Myths (1000 BC to 100 BC)

(2)

Roman Sport Events: Spectacles and Gladiators (100 BC to 500 AD)

(1)

Tournaments and Games during the Middle Ages: 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 Standardized Sport Forms (1780 to the Present)

(12)

Summary: Looking at Sport at Different Times and in Different Places

(3)

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

(29)

What is Socialization?

(2)

Becoming Involved and Staying Involved in Sports

(3)

Changing or Ending Sport Participation

(3)

Being Involved in Sports: What Happens?

(6)

New Approaches to Sports and Socialization

102

(10)

What Socialization Research Doesn't Tell Us

112

(1)

Summary: Who Plays and What Happens?

113

(3)

5 Sports and Children: Are Organized Programs Worth the Effort?

116

(28)

Origin and Development of Organized Youth Sports

117

(3)

Major Trends in Youth Sports Today

120

(3)

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

123

(5)

Three Questions About Youth Sports

128

(9)

Recommendations for Changing Children's Sports

137

(3)

Prospects for Change

140

(1)

Summary: Are Organized Youth Sport Programs Worth the Effort?

141

(3)

6 Deviance in Sports: Is It Getting Out of Control?

144

(35)

Problems Researchers Face When Studying Deviance in Sports

145

(3)

Defining and Studying Deviance in Sports: Three Approaches

148

(11)

Research on Deviance Among Athletes

159

(7)

Performance-Enhancing Substances: A Study of Positive Deviance in Sports

166

(10)

Summary: Is Deviance in Sports Out of Control?

176

(3)

7 Aggression in Society: Do Sports Control or Encourage Aggressive Behaviors?

179

(31)

What Is Aggression?

180

(1)

Do Sports Control and Moderate Aggression in Society?

181

(7)

Do Sports Promote Aggression in Society?

188

(2)

Sports and Aggression Among Spectators

200

(8)

Summary: Cure or Cause?

208

(2)

8 Gender: Is Equity the Only Issue?

210

(38)

Participation and Equity Issues

211

(21)

Ideological and Structural Issues

232

(13)

Summary: Is Equity the Only Issue?

245

(3)

9 Race and Ethnicity: Are Skin Color and Cultural Heritage Important in Sports?

248

(41)

Culture, Sports, and the Meaning of Race

249

(4)

Racial Ideology and Sports: A Critical Analysis

253

(15)

Sport Participation Patterns Group by Group

268

(8)

The Racial Desegregation of Certain American Sports

276

(5)

Sports and Intergroup Relations

281

(4)

Summary: Are Skin Color and Cultural Heritage Important?

285

(4)

10 Social Class: Does Economic Inequality Matter in Sports?

289

(36)

Sports and Economic Inequality

290

(8)

Social Class and Sport Participation Patterns

298

(8)

Opportunities in Sports: Myth and Reality

306

(10)

Sport Participation and Occupational Careers Among Former Athletes

316

(6)

Summary: Are Sports Related to Economic Inequality and Social Mobility in Society?

322

(3)

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

325

(42)

The Emergence and Growth of Commercial Sports

326

(7)

Commercialization and Changes in Sports

333

(6)

Owners, Sponsors, and Promoters in Commercial Sports

339

(11)

The Legal Status and Incomes of Athletes in Commercial Sports

350

(14)

Summary: The Characteristics of Commercial Sports

364

(3)

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

367

(34)

Unique Features of the Media

368

(3)

Sports and the Media: A Two-Way Relationship

371

(11)

Images and Messages in Media Sports

382

(11)

The Profession of Sports Journalism

393

(5)

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

398

(3)

13 Sports, Politics, and the State: What Makes Sports Political?

401

(36)

The Sports-Government Connection

402

(11)

Sports and Global Political Processes

413

(13)

Politics in Sports

426

(7)

Summary: What Makes Sports Political?

433

(4)

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

437

(38)

Arguments For and Against Interscholastic Sports

438

(1)

Interscholastic Sports and the Experiences of High School Students

439

(9)

Intercollegiate Sports and the Experiences of College Students

448

(9)

Do Schools Benefit from Varsity Sports Programs?

457

(4)

Varsity High School Sports: Problems and Recommendations

461

(3)

Intercollegiate Sports: Problems and Recommendations

464

(8)

Summary: Are Varsity Sports Educational?

472

(3)

15 Sports and Religion: Is It a Promising Combination?

475

(26)

How Do Sociologists Define and Study Religion?

476

(1)

Similarities and Differences Between Sports and Religion

477

(5)

Sports and Christian Organizations and Beliefs

482

(11)

The Challenges of Combining Sports and Religious Beliefs

493

(5)

Summary: Is It a Promising Combination?

498

(3)

16 Sports in the Future: What Can We Expect?

501

(24)

Major Sport Forms in the Future

502

(2)

Future Trends in Sports

504

(8)

Specific Forecasts

512

(5)

Summary: The Challenge of Making the Future

517

(8)

Bibliography

525

(30)

Name Index

555

(8)

Subject Index

563

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