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The Sociology Of Sports: An Introduction, 2D Ed.,Used
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In Its Second Edition, This Book Takes A Fresh Approach To The Study Of Sports, Presenting Key Concepts Such As Socialization, Economics, Gender, Race, Ethnicity, Religion, Politics, The Media And The Role Of Sports In Society. The Authors Offer A Critical Examination But Highlight Also The Many Positive Aspects Of Sports. Each Chapter Concludes With A Popular Culture Section, Showing How Films, Television, Video Games, Music And Short Stories Have Contributed To Our Understanding Of Sports' Significance To Our Lives. Other Features Include Uptodate Informationsuch As Statistics On Player And Owner Salariesand A Look At Recent Controversies In Sports, Such As Performanceenhancing Drugs, Domestic Violence, Online Gambling And The Growing Concern Over Concussions And Postcareer Health Problems. The Value Of Sports For People With Physical Disabilities And Special Needs Is Discussed, As Well As The Development Of Sports Studies Programs And The Continuing Importance Of 'Sportsmanship.' The Final Chapter Explores How Social Media, As Well As New Forms Of Virtual Reality And The Prevalence Of Video Gaming, Are Reshaping The Concept Of What Constitutes A Sport. Instructors Considering This Book For Use In A Course May Request An Examination Copy Here.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'The Sociology of Sports: An Introduction, 2d ed.'? A: The book focuses on key concepts in the study of sports, including socialization, economics, gender, race, ethnicity, religion, politics, and media, while critically examining both the positive and negative aspects of sports in society.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'The Sociology of Sports: An Introduction, 2d ed.' is Tim Delaney.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains 468 pages.
- Q: What edition of the book is available? A: This is the second edition of 'The Sociology of Sports: An Introduction'.
- Q: When was this book published? A: The book was published on July 22, 2015.
- Q: What topics are covered in the chapters of the book? A: Chapters cover various topics such as player and owner salaries, performance-enhancing drugs, domestic violence, online gambling, and the impact of social media and virtual reality on sports.
- Q: Is this book suitable for academic use? A: Yes, instructors can request an examination copy for academic purposes.
- Q: What is the condition of the book? A: The book is listed as being in acceptable condition.
- Q: Does the book address the role of sports for individuals with disabilities? A: Yes, it discusses the value of sports for people with physical disabilities and special needs.
- Q: What unique features does this book offer? A: The book includes up-to-date statistics, a popular culture section at the end of each chapter, and examines recent controversies in sports.