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Are sports influenced by their social context? Can sport influence the social world? And how is sport changing in our increasingly globalized society? This thought-provoking text explores these questions and introduces key debates in the sociology of sport. Uncovering the power dynamics within sport and bringing this everyday topic under a sociological lens, the book:- Explores hot topics and contemporary controversies, such as e-gaming, fan violence and sex testing- Examines the central role of technology and the media in how sport is consumed, represented and played- Discusses a wide range of thinkers, from Gramsci to Castells- Reflects on developments in sport at local, global and national levelsWith clearly explained theory and vibrant case examples, this text shows how we engage with sport in social, political, cultural and economic terms. It is an indispensable text for students across the social sciences studying sports.>
Inhaltsverzeichnis
Introduction: Sport and Society in the Global Age
PART I: UNDERSTANDING SPORT AND SOCIETY
Theorizing Sport and Society
Researching Sport and Society
PART II: SPORT AND SOCIETAL PROCESSES
Sport, Race and Racism
Sport, Gender and Sexuality
Sport, National Identity and Nation Building
Sporting Bodies
PART III: REGULATING SPORT
Governing Sport: The Club, League and Global
The Politics of Sport Regulation
Sport and Social Justice
PART IV: GLOBAL CULTURES OF SPORT
The Global Athlete
The Transformation of Fandom
The Media and Consumption of Sport
PART V: CONCLUSION
Conclusion: Sport, Society and Sociology
Glossary.
Über den Autor / die Autorin
Tim Marjoribanks, Karen Farquharson
