In a revised, updated, and considerably expanded new edition of Sport, Theory and Social
Problems, authors Eric Anderson and Adam White examine how the structure and culture of …

Sport 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 …

How has our understanding of sport been shaped by sociological ideas? How can the study
of sport help sociologists to understand wider society? The sociology of sport is a sub …

In the decade or more since publication of the first edition of Understanding Sport, both sport
and wider global society have undergone profound change. In this fully updated, revised …

Why are sport and exercise important? What can the study of sport and exercise tell us about
wider society? Who holds the power in creating contemporary sport and exercise …

Sport: Social Problems and Issues provides a detailed analysis and critique of contemporary
social problems and issues for the coach, organizer, teacher or student of sport. Drawing …

This classic anthology analyzes the sociological implications of sports in modern society
through a series of interesting and informative essays. Sport in Contemporary Society can …

Sixteen chapters are presented which emphasize sports and sport-related behaviours as
they occur in social and cultural contexts. The sixth edition of the book has had most …

The sociology of sport is a core discipline within the academic study of sport. It helps us to
understand what sport is and why it matters. Sociological knowledge, implicit or explicit …

′ This third edition of Sport and Society, with contributions from some of the field's most
highly respected scholars, covers the myriad of complex, pervasive and global issues …