Sport Sociology

A long awaited new edition of this popular introduction to the sociology of sport. Fully updated throughout, it is an approachable, student-focused exploration of sport and society today.

List of contents

SECTION A: BACKGROUND TO SPORT SOCIOLOGY
Chapter 1: Introduction to Sport Sociology
Chapter 2: Sport and Modernity
SECTION B: FOUNDATIONAL THEMES IN THE SOCIOLOGY OF SPORT
Chapter 3: Sport's Organisation and Governance
Chapter 4: Sport, Physical Education and Socialisation
Chapter 5: Class and Gender Differentiation in Sport - Joanne Hill
Chapter 6: Sport Diversity and Community
SECTION C: POSTMODERN THEMES IN SPORT SOCIOLOGY
Chapter 7: Sport and the Body - Joanne Hill and Amanda Jones
Chapter 8: Sport and Consumer Society
Chapter 9: Sport and the Media - Ping Wu
Chapter 10: Sport in a global world
SECTION D: EMERGENT THEMES IN SPORT SOCIOLOGY
Chapter 11: Sport in a Digital Age - Mike Bartle
Chapter 12: Sport Climate Change and Sustainability

About the author

Peter Craig is Principal Lecturer in the School of PE and Sport Science at the University of Bedfordshire, where he has acquired extensive experience of teaching and course development. He is currently the programme leader for Sport, Media and Culture. Peter is also a researcher and has published widely on sport sociology. In addition to his academic work, he coaches basketball and athletics.

Summary

A long awaited new edition of this popular introduction to the sociology of sport. Fully updated throughout, it is an approachable, student-focused exploration of sport and society today.

Product details

• Authors: Peter Craig
• Assisted by: Peter Craig (Editor)
• Publisher: Sage Publications Ltd
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 30.06.2016
• EAN: 9781473919488
• ISBN: 978-1-4739-1948-8
• No. of pages: 384
• Series: Active Learning in Sport Series; Active Learning in Sport Series
• Subjects: Guides > Sport > General, dictionaries, handbooks, yearbooks, history; Social sciences, law, business > Sociology > Sociological theories; SOCIAL SCIENCE / Media Studies, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Holidays (non-religious), Sociology: sport & leisure, Sociology: sport and leisure, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Discrimination, Social discrimination and social justice