Sports in society : issues and controversies / Jay Coakley.
Material type: TextPublisher: New York : McGraw-Hill, 2009Edition: Tenth editionDescription: xv, 688 pages : illustrations ; 24 cmContent type:- text
- unmediated
- volume
- 007337654X
- 9780073376547
- 306.483 22
- GV706.5 .C63 2008
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306.483 CHA Autonomy of sport in Europe / | 306.483 COA The metrosexual : gender, sexuality, and sport / | 306.483 COA Sports in society : issues and controversies / | 306.483 COA Sports in society : issues and controversies / | 306.483 COA Sports in society : issues and controversies / | 306.483 COL Sport and social exclusion / | 306.483 COL Sport and social exclusion / |
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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