Sport in Society: Issues and ControversiesSPORT IN SOCIETY is the definitive text for the sport sociology course. Taking a global, issues-oriented approach to study the role of sport in society, this text encourages the discussion of current sports-related controversies and helps students develop critical thinking skills. |
Contents
THE SOCIOLOGY OF SPORT | 1 |
SPORT AND POLITICS | 4 |
USING SOCIOLOGICAL THEORIES | 20 |
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