(eBook PDF) Sports in Society: Issues and Controversies 13th Edition

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Product details:

• ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0073523542
• ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0073523545
• Author: Jay Coakley

Sports in Society provides a comprehensive introduction to understanding the issues and controversies surrounding sports in society. Coakley delivers a critical approach toward sports related issues with an emphasis on social class, race, and ethnicity within the sports world. The new Connect course includes SmartBook, an adaptive reading and study experience. This technology encourages readers to apply their knowledge and consider the role sports plays in their personal experiences, schools, and communities.

Table of contents:

CHAPTER 1: The Sociology of Sport: What Is It and Why Study It?
CHAPTER 2: Producing Knowledge About Sports in Society: How Is Knowledge Produced In the Sociology of Sport?
CHAPTER 3: Sports and Socialization: Who Plays and What Happens to Them?
CHAPTER 4: Sports for Children: Are Organized Programs Worth the Effort?
CHAPTER 5: Deviance in Sports: Is It Out of Control?
CHAPTER 6: Violence in Sports: Does It Affect Our Lives?
CHAPTER 7: Gender and Sports: Is Equity Possible?
CHAPTER 8: Race and Ethnicity: Are They Important in Sports?
CHAPTER 9: Social Class: Do Money and Power Matter in Sports?
CHAPTER 10: Age and Ability: Barriers to Participation and Inclusion?
CHAPTER 11: Sports and the Economy: What Are the Characteristics of Commercial Sports?
CHAPTER 12: Sports and the Media: Could They Survive Without Each Other?
CHAPTER 13: Sports and Politics: How Do Governments and Global Political Processes Influence Sports?
CHAPTER 14: Sports in High School and College: Do Competitive Sports Contribute to Education?
CHAPTER 15: Sports and Religions: Is It a Promising Combination?
CHAPTER 16: Sports in the Future: What Do We Want Them to Be?