Sports in society : issues and controversies /
Coakley, Jay J.,
Sports in society : issues and controversies / Jay Coakley. - Tenth edition. - xv, 688 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
Includes bibliographical references (pages 574-633) and index.
The Sociology of Sport: What is it and Why Study it? -- Producing Knowledge About Sports in Society: What is the Role of Research and Theory? -- 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 Control? -- Violence in Sports: How Does It Affect Our Lives? -- 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: Are We Agents of Change?. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16.
"Sports in Society is 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."--Publisher description.
007337654X 9780073376547
2008044742
Sports--Social aspects
Sports--Psychological aspects
GV706.5 / .C63 2008
306.483
Sports in society : issues and controversies / Jay Coakley. - Tenth edition. - xv, 688 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
Includes bibliographical references (pages 574-633) and index.
The Sociology of Sport: What is it and Why Study it? -- Producing Knowledge About Sports in Society: What is the Role of Research and Theory? -- 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 Control? -- Violence in Sports: How Does It Affect Our Lives? -- 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: Are We Agents of Change?. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16.
"Sports in Society is 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."--Publisher description.
007337654X 9780073376547
2008044742
Sports--Social aspects
Sports--Psychological aspects
GV706.5 / .C63 2008
306.483