TY  - BOOK
AU  - Coakley,Jay J.
TI  - Sports in society: issues and controversies 
SN  - 007337654X
AV  - GV706.5 .C63 2008
U1  - 306.483 22
PY  - 2009///
CY  - New York
PB  - McGraw-Hill
KW  - Sports
KW  - Social aspects
KW  - Psychological aspects
N1  - 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?
N2  - "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
UR  - http://www.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy0902/2008044742-b.html
ER  -