Sport, culture and society : an introduction / Grant Jarvie.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Sport, theory and the problem of values -- Sport, history and social change -- Sport, politics and culture -- Sport and globalisation -- Internationalism, reconciliation and sport in the making of nations -- Sport, media and television -- Sport, law and governance -- Other sporting communities -- Sport, violence and crime -- Sport, body and society -- Sport and the environment -- Sport and religion -- Sport, lifestyles and alternative cultures -- Sport, identities and recognition -- Sport and social divisions -- Sport, community and social capital -- Sport and social change -- Sport, human rights and poverty.

"This exciting, accessible introduction to the field of Sport Studies is the most comprehensive guide yet to the relationships between sport, culture and society. Taking an international perspective, Sport, Culture and Society provides students with the insight they need to think critically about the nature of sport. ? Clearly structured, thematic text? Unrivalled coverage of key topics and new areas for research in sport? Accessible guide to research evidence, including both primary and secondary sources? Original case studies? Authoritative resource materials? Full range of textbook support materials, including revision questions, research project ideas, web links, further readingSport, Culture and Society represents a fundamental text for all students of sport."--Publisher description.