| Description |
xiv, 394 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm |
| Contents |
1. The Big Picture: Theorizing Sports from Sociological Perspectives -- 2. High Brow and Low Brow Contests: Sports with More or Less Class -- 3. Colouring the Game: Race Matters in Sports -- 4. Manning the Field: Gender Myths and Privileges in Sports - Constructing Masculinity; Socialization -- 5. Nice Guys Finish Last: Athletes Out of Bounds and the Problem of Sports and Deviance -- 6. Certain Kinds of People: Sexuality and Sport -- 7. Growth of Global Community or Neo-Imperialism? National Cultures and the Internationalization of Sports |
| Summary |
The innovative anthology represents the perfect foundation text for any class looking to explore the sociology and culture of sport. It contains an unusual and exciting collection of classic essays, less familiar but challenging and provocative writing and thoughtful editorial commentary |
| Notes |
Formerly CIP. Uk |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Subject |
Sports -- Sociological aspects.
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Sports -- Social aspects.
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| Author |
Karen, David.
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Washington, Robert E., 1941-
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| LC no. |
2009012198 |
| ISBN |
9780415772488 (hardback) (alkaline paper) |
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0415772486 (hardback) (alkaline paper) |
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9780415772495 (paperback) (alkaline paper) |
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0415772494 (paperback) (alkaline paper) |
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