Sport and Social Systems
Author: John W. Loy
Publisher: Addison Wesley Publishing Company
Published: 1978
Total Pages: 470
ISBN-13:
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Sociology of Sport and Social Theory
Author: Earl Smith
Publisher: Human Kinetics
Published: 2010
Total Pages: 266
ISBN-13: 0736075720
DOWNLOAD EBOOKSociology of Sport and Social Theory presents current research perspectives from major sport scholars and leading sociologists regarding issues germane to the sociology of sport while addressing traditional and contemporary sociological theories.
Sport, Welfare and Social Policy in the European Union
Author: Nicola R. Porro
Publisher: Routledge
Published: 2020-03-11
Total Pages: 212
ISBN-13: 1351118048
DOWNLOAD EBOOKSport is often seen as an indicator of the civic maturity of a community, an aspect of the rights of citizens to health, education and social integration. This book examines the relationships between participation in sport and physical activity, and welfare policies across Europe. It argues that the success of campaigns for the promotion of sport depend on the existence of dedicated welfare policies promoted by the European states and explores variations in cultural models and structures of governance across Europe. Addressing the function of supranational institutions such as the EU as well as voluntary networks, the book illuminates key issues in European societies such as migration, financial austerity and Brexit as they relate to sport policy. This is important reading for scholars and students in the fields of European sport and physical activity, sociology, political science and organisational analysis, as well as operators and managers of the sport systems involved in advanced training programmes.
Sport and Social Exclusion in Global Society
Author: Ramón Spaaij
Publisher: Routledge
Published: 2014-06-27
Total Pages: 217
ISBN-13: 1135075557
DOWNLOAD EBOOKSocial exclusion is one of the most pressing challenges in post-industrial societies, encompassing economic, social, cultural and political dimensions. This important new book critically examines the relationship between sport and social exclusion, from global and cross-cultural perspectives. The book analyses sport and social exclusion by focusing on three key questions: How does social exclusion affect participation in sport? How is social exclusion (re)produced, experienced, resisted, and managed in sport? How is sport used to combat social exclusion and promote social inclusion in other life domains? To answer these questions, the authors discuss and critically reflect on existing knowledge and in-depth case studies from Europe, Australasia, Africa and Latin America. The book illuminates the relationship between sport and social exclusion in Global North and Global South contexts, addressing key issues in contemporary social science such as social inequality, worklessness, gender, disability, forced migration, homelessness and mental health. Sport and Social Exclusion in Global Society is important reading for all students, researchers and policy-makers with an interest in sport sociology, sport development, sport management, or the relationship between sport and wider society.
Introduction to the Sociology of Sport
Author: Otmar Weiss
Publisher: BRILL
Published: 2021-07-26
Total Pages: 332
ISBN-13: 9004464719
DOWNLOAD EBOOKIntroduction to the Sociology of Sport offers a comprehensive overview of topics, theories, definitions and results of sport sociological research and discussions. A unique approach to the social specificity of sport is outlined.
Sport and Sociology
Author: Dominic Malcolm
Publisher: Routledge
Published: 2012-03-15
Total Pages: 200
ISBN-13: 1135157200
DOWNLOAD EBOOKOffering a ‘state of the art’ review of the sociology of sport and investigating those areas where sport has come to influence the sociological mainstream, this book examines how sociology has impacted upon the consciousness of sports fans, administrators and even politicians. As the first book to provide a history of the sociology of sport and to clearly locate the contemporary discipline in the wider currents of sociological discourse, Sport and Sociology is important reading for all students and scholars interested in the relationship between sport and society, whether they are working in sport studies or in the sociological mainstream.
Sport and Social Capital
Author: Matthew Nicholson
Publisher: Routledge
Published: 2008
Total Pages: 385
ISBN-13: 0750685867
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe first text to explore sport's contribution to the hot topic of social capital, in an expertly edited collection of contributions from an internationally renowned author team.
Sport and Social Order
Author: Donald W. Ball
Publisher: Reading, Mass. : Addison-Wesley Publishing Company
Published: 1975
Total Pages: 594
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Author: Richard Giulianotti
Publisher: Springer
Published: 2004-08-03
Total Pages: 258
ISBN-13: 0230523188
DOWNLOAD EBOOKSport and Modern Social Theorists is an innovative and exciting new collection. The chapters are written by leading social analysts of sport from across the world, and examine the contributions of major social theorists towards our critical understanding of modern sport. Social theorists under critical examination include Marx, Weber, Durkheim, Adorno, Gramsci, Habermas, Merton, C.Wright Mills, Goffman, Giddens, Elias, Bourdieu and Foucault. This book will appeal to students and scholars of sport studies, cultural studies, modern social theory, and to social scientists generally.
Sport Worlds
Author: Joseph A. Maguire
Publisher: Human Kinetics
Published: 2002
Total Pages: 268
ISBN-13: 9780880119726
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis text looks at the sociology of sport. Narrative case studies of sports sociology from all over the world provide examples of how to interpret issues in professional and elite sports from a sociological perspective.
