Full Description
"Sports in Society" is the definitive text for the sports sociology course. Offering a global, issues-oriented approach, this text encourages the discussion of current sports-related controversies and helps students develop critical thinking skills.
Contents
1 The Sociology of SportTheories: 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?ReferencesName IndexSubject Index
