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The sociology of sports : an introduction /

Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Delaney, Tim (Author), Madigan, Tim, 1962- (Author)
Corporate Author: ebrary, Inc
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Jefferson, North Carolina : McFarland & Company, Inc., Publishers, 2015.
Edition:Second edition.
Subjects:
Sports > Sociological aspects.
Electronic books.
Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
Table of Contents:
  • The sociology of sport
  • Social theory and sport
  • A brief history of sport
  • The impact of sport on culture
  • Socialization and sport
  • Youth sports
  • High school and college sports
  • Deviance in sport
  • Violence in sport
  • Gender and sport
  • Race and ethnicity in sport
  • Economics and sport
  • Politics and sport
  • Religion and sport
  • The media in sport
  • What's trending in sports.