Sports in Society: Issues and Controversies 12th Edition, (Ebook PDF)

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Product details:

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

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 communitie

Table contents:

1 The Sociology of Sports: What Is It and Why Study It?

2 Producing Knowledge About Sports in Society: How Is Knowledge Produced in the Sociology of Sport?

3 Sports And Socialization: Who Plays and What Happens to Them?

4 Organized Youth Sports: Whose Interests Do They Serve?

5 Deviance in Sports: Is It Out of Control?

5 Deviance in Sports: Is It Out of Control?

7 Gender and Sports: Is Equity Possible?

8 Race and Ethnicity: Are They Important in Sports?

9 Social Class: Do Money and Power Matter in Sports?

10 Age and Ability: Barriers to Participation and Inclusion?

11 Sports and the Economy: What are the Characteristics of Commercial Sports?

12 Sports and the Media: Could They Survive Without Each Other?

13 Sports and Politics: How Do Governments and Global Political Processes Influence Sports?

14 Sports in High School and College: Do Competitive Sports Contribute to Education?

15 Sports and Religions: Is It a Promising Combination?

16 Sports in the Future: What Do We Want Them to Be?

Title Tag:

Exploring Issues and Controversies in Sports within Society
Sports in Society: A Comprehensive Look at Ongoing Debates and Dilemmas
Unpacking the Controversies and Challenges in the World of Sports