Screen LibrarySport in society：issues & controversies
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McGraw-Hill,
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| Publisher Address: | Boston |
| Publication Dates: | c2001. |
| Literature type: | Book |
| Language: | English |
| Edition: | 7th ed. |
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| Carrier Form: | xv, 555 p.: ill. ; 24 cm. |
| ISBN: | 0072328916 (alk. paper) |
| Index Number: | G80 |
| CLC: | G80-05 |
| Call Number: | G80-05/C652/7th.ed. |
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Includes bibliographical references (p. 513-537) and indexes. 1. The sociology of sport : what is it and why study it? -- About this book -- About this chapter -- What is the sociology of sport? -- Why study sports as social phenomena? -- What is the current status of the sociology of sport? -- What are sports? -- Summary : why study sports? -- 2. Using social theories : what can they tell us about sports in society? -- What are theories and why do we need them? -- Theories used to study sports in society -- Is there a best theoretical approach to use when studying sports? -- Summary -- 3. A look at the past : does it help us understand sports today? - |