Sports in Society

Author : Jay Coakley

Paperback

Published : Friday 16 May 2014

ISBN : 9780077160548

Price : €72.29

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Sports in Society

by Jay Coakley

Paperback

16 May 2014

NON-CLASSIFIABLE

€72.29

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Using a topics-based approach organized around provocative questions about the interaction of sports, culture and society, this title presents an accessible introduction to research and theory in the sociology of sport.

Using a topics-based approach organized around provocative questions about the interaction of sports, culture and society, Sports in Society presents an accessible introduction to research and theory in the sociology of sport.This new edition continues the legacy of the previous editions while introducing new material and examples that bring theory to life. Current debates in sports, such as how youth participation can be increased or sport funding allocated, have been integrated throughout the text to provide a holistic view of society.An Online Learning Centre accompanies this book offering a range of lecturer support materials as well as resources and tests for students.

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