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Sports in society : issues and controversies / Jay Coakley.

By: Material type: TextTextPublisher: New York : McGraw-Hill, 2009Edition: Tenth editionDescription: xv, 688 pages : illustrations ; 24 cmContent type:
  • text
Media type:
  • unmediated
Carrier type:
  • volume
ISBN:
  • 007337654X
  • 9780073376547
Subject(s): DDC classification:
  • 306.483 22
LOC classification:
  • GV706.5 .C63 2008
Online resources:
Contents:
1. The Sociology of Sport: What is it and Why Study it? -- 2. Producing Knowledge About Sports in Society: What is the Role of Research and Theory? -- 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 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: Are We Agents of Change?.
Summary: "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.
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Book North Campus North Campus Main Collection 306.483 COA (Browse shelf(Opens below)) 1 Available A439216B
Book North Campus North Campus Main Collection 306.483 COA (Browse shelf(Opens below)) 1 Available A439212B
Book North Campus North Campus Main Collection 306.483 COA (Browse shelf(Opens below)) 1 Available A439215B

Includes bibliographical references (pages 574-633) and index.

1. The Sociology of Sport: What is it and Why Study it? -- 2. Producing Knowledge About Sports in Society: What is the Role of Research and Theory? -- 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 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: Are We Agents of Change?.

"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.

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