Intended as a resource for students and researchers alike, Theory, Sport and Society is a collection of 16 papers that span past, present and future approaches to the sociological study of sport. It includes both a selection of the 'founding' theorists whose work remains so pertinent to seeing sport sociologically, as well as more contemporary and interdisciplinary perspectives. The contributors include a range of experienced and young scholars in the field.
-- This collection represents the major theoretical perspectives that inspire and guide those who study sports in society. Thoughtfully written chapters show us that the sociology of sport continues to be the site for diverse and provocative theoretical approaches
-- This volume provides useful insights about major theoretical models that scholars have used to study sports. The book will help people who are unfamiliar with these frameworks to read the sport sociology literature with much greater insight and understanding
-- It is not an easy task, blending a history of ideas, discussions of epistemology and methodology, and applications to the world of sport. But, if you want to see how prominent and reflective sociologists who have worked on sport have mapped their specialist sub-fields, this book is a good place to start
