Description
| Product ID: | 9780077160548 |
| Product Form: | Paperback / softback |
| Country of Manufacture: | GB |
| Title: | Sports in Society |
| Authors: | Author: Elizabeth Pike, Jay Coakley |
| Page Count: | 704 |
| Subjects: | Sociology: sport and leisure, Sociology: sport & leisure |
| Description: | 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. |
| Imprint Name: | McGraw Hill Higher Education |
| Publisher Name: | McGraw-Hill Education - Europe |
| Country of Publication: | GB |
| Publishing Date: | 2014-05-16 |
