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
SPORT PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT AND SOCIAL MOBILITY | 10 |
an inspiration or an opiate? | 22 |
Critical theory | 33 |
Copyright | |
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