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Sports in society : issues and controversies / Jay Coakley.

By: Material type: TextTextPublication details: New York : McGraw-Hill, c2009.Edition: 10th edDescription: xv, 688 p. : ill. ; 24 cmISBN:
  • 0071285288 (International ed. : pbk.)
  • 9780071285285 (International ed. : pbk.)
Subject(s): DDC classification:
  • 306.4 COA
Contents:
The sociology of sport: what is it and why study it? -- Producing knowledge about sports in society: what is the role of research and theory? -- Studying the past: does it help us understand sports today? -- Sports and socialization: who plays and what happens to them? -- Sports and children: are organized programs worth the effort? -- Deviance in sports: is it out of control? -- Violence in sports: how does it affect our lives? -- Gender and sports: does equity require ideological changes? -- Race and ethnicity: are they important in sports? -- Social class: do money and power matter in sports? -- Sports and the economy: what are the characteristics of commercial sports? -- Sports and the media: could they survive without each other? -- Sports and politics: how do governments and global political processes influence sports? -- Sports in high school and college: do competitive sports contribute to education? -- Sports and religions: is it a promising combination? -- Sports in the future: are we agents of change?
Holdings
Item type Current library Call number Status Date due Barcode
Standard Loan Thurles Library Main Collection 306.4 COA (Browse shelf(Opens below)) Available 39002100504647
Standard Loan Thurles Library Main Collection 306.4 COA (Browse shelf(Opens below)) Available 39002100504654

Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:

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.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 574-633) and indexes.

The sociology of sport: what is it and why study it? -- Producing knowledge about sports in society: what is the role of research and theory? -- Studying the past: does it help us understand sports today? -- Sports and socialization: who plays and what happens to them? -- Sports and children: are organized programs worth the effort? -- Deviance in sports: is it out of control? -- Violence in sports: how does it affect our lives? -- Gender and sports: does equity require ideological changes? -- Race and ethnicity: are they important in sports? -- Social class: do money and power matter in sports? -- Sports and the economy: what are the characteristics of commercial sports? -- Sports and the media: could they survive without each other? -- Sports and politics: how do governments and global political processes influence sports? -- Sports in high school and college: do competitive sports contribute to education? -- Sports and religions: is it a promising combination? -- Sports in the future: are we agents of change?

Table of contents provided by Syndetics

  • 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: What Can We Expect?
  • References
  • Name Index
  • Subject Index

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