Sport in Society: Issues and Controversies

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Times Mirror/Mosby College Pub., 1986 - Social Science - 375 pages
SPORT 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.

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

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