The Sport Studies Reader

NOTE EDITORE

"This anthology provides breadth, depth, and continuity in a thoughtfully presented selection of classic, current, and provocative readings. For instructors it is the "course pack" they’ve always wanted to prepare, and for students it is the readings they’ve spent untold hours seeking in libraries…Tomlinson’s introductions put each reading in a context that gives students reason to take it seriously and a framework to connect it with theory and research. " Professor Jay Coakley, The University of Colorado. Featuring the work of many of the world's most influential authors writing on sport, The Sport Studies Reader explores the key sociological, historical, political and cultural themes that impact on the discipline. Containingkey and classic readings, with aneditorial introduction and conclusion within each themed section, the Reader also includes discussion questions for the classroom.This collection offers the student all theessential background needed for a rounded understanding of the nature of sport and its role in society.

SOMMARIO

Editor's Introduction Part 1: Conceptualizing and Theorizing Sport Part 2: Histories Part 3: Politics Part 4: Media Part 5: Class,Community and Cultural Reproduction Part 6: Raceand Ethnic IdentitiesPart 7: Gender and SexualitiesPart 8: Subcultures Part 9: Consumption and Spectacle

ALTRE INFORMAZIONI

• Condizione: Nuovo
• ISBN: 9780419260202
• Dimensioni: 9.75 x 6.75 in Ø 2.35 lb
• Formato: Copertina rigida
• Illustration Notes: 9 b/w images, 6 tables, 1 halftone and 2 line drawings
• Pagine Arabe: 492