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Sports in Society: Issues and Controversies (Int'l Ed) Jay Coakley

Sports in Society: Issues and Controversies (Int'l Ed) By Jay Coakley

Sports in Society: Issues and Controversies (Int'l Ed) by Jay Coakley

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Taking a global, issues-oriented approach to the study of the role of sport in society, this title encourages the discussion of current sports-related controversies and helps students develop critical thinking skills. It is suitable for the sport sociology course.

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Sports in Society: Issues and Controversies (Int'l Ed) Summary

Sports in Society: Issues and Controversies (Int'l Ed) by Jay Coakley

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.

About Jay Coakley

Jay Coakley is Professor of Sociology at the University of Colorado, Colorado Springs. He received his Ph.D and M.A. from the University of Notre Dame in Sociology and received his B.A. from Regis College (Denver). He is published in a wide range of journals and has edited several books including the Handbook of Sports Studies with Eric Dunning for Sage Publications, and given many presentations around the world. He has served on the editorial board for the Sociology of Sport Journal where he was editor for many years. He is currently on the editorial board of the International Review for the Sociology of Sport.

Table of Contents

Coakley, Sports in Society: Issues and Controversies 11eTable of Contents 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. Sports and Socialization: Who Plays and What Happens to Them? 4. Sports and Children: Are Organized Programs Worth the Effort? 5. Deviance In Sports: Is It Out of Control? 6. Violence in Sports: How Does It Affect Our Lives? 7. Gender and Sports: Does Equity Require Ideological Changes? 8. Race and Ethnicity: Are They Important in Sports? 9. Social Class: Do Money and Power Matter in Sports? 10. Age and Ability: Barriers to Participation and Inclusion? 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 Global Political Processes Influence Sports?14.Sports in High School and College: Do Competitive Sports Contribute to Education? 15.Sports and Religions: Is It a Promising Combination? 16.Sports in the Future: Are We Agents of Change?

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CIN0071086218VG
9780071086219
0071086218
Sports in Society: Issues and Controversies (Int'l Ed) by Jay Coakley
Jay Coakley
Used - Very Good
Paperback
McGraw-Hill Education - Europe
20140916
672
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