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Informationen zum Autor TIMOTHY MARJORIBANKS is Professor of Management in the Graduate School of Management at La Trobe University, Australia. KAREN FARQUHARSON is Associate Professor of Sociology and Head of the Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences group at Swinburne University of Technology, Australia. Klappentext 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 levels With 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. Zusammenfassung From play and participation to fandom and social action, sport forms a huge part of our daily lives. Encompassing current topics such as e-gaming, racism and the 'cyborg' athlete, this clear and concise text allows students to engage with the social processes, regulation and cultures of sport in a global age. 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....
