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9780072556575
Sport in Society Issues and Controversies
by Coakley, Jay J.
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- ISBN-13: 9780072556575
- ISBN: 0072556579
- Publisher: McGraw-Hill
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1 The Sociology of Sport: What is it and why study it? 2 Using Social Theories: How can they help us study sports in society? 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 your 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: What Can We Expect? References Name Index Subject IndexCoakley, Jay J. is the author of 'Sport in Society Issues and Controversies' with ISBN 9780072556575 and ISBN 0072556579.
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