Sports in society : issues & controversies

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Sports in society : issues & controversies

Jay Coakley

(McGraw-Hill higher education)

McGraw-Hill, c2004

8th ed

  • : pbk

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Sport in society : issues and controversies

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Includes bibliographical references (p. 594-602) and indexes

Previous ed.: Sport in society : issues and controversies

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: pbk ISBN 9780071232340

Description

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.

Table of Contents

1 The Sociology of Sport: What is it and why study it?2 Using Social Theories: How can they help us study sports in society?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 your 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?ReferencesName IndexSubject Index
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ISBN 9780072556575

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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.

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