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Loose Leaf for Sports in Society: Issues and Controversies by Jay Coakley (2020, Ringbound)
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Product Identifiers
PublisherMcgraw-Hill Education
ISBN-101260834557
ISBN-139781260834550
eBay Product ID (ePID)19050393746
Product Key Features
Number of Pages1344 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication NameLoose Leaf for Sports in Society: Issues and Controversies
SubjectSociology / General
Publication Year2020
TypeTextbook
AuthorJay Coakley
Subject AreaSocial Science
FormatRingbound
Dimensions
Item Height0.9 in
Item Weight29.3 Oz
Item Length9.1 in
Item Width7.3 in
Additional Product Features
Edition Number13
Intended AudienceCollege Audience
LCCN2019-461335
Dewey Edition23
Grade FromCollege Freshman
IllustratedYes
Grade ToCollege Graduate Student
Dewey Decimal306.483
Table Of ContentPreface 1 The Sociology of Sport: What Is It and Why Study It? 2 Producing Knowledge About Sports in Society: How Is Knowledge Produced In the Sociology of Sport? 3 Sports and Socialization: Who Plays and What Happens to Them? 4 Sports for Children: Are Organized Programs Worth the Effort? 5 Deviance in Sports: Is It Out of Control? 6 Violence in Sports: Does It Affect Our Lives? 7 Gender and Sports: Is Equity Possible? 8 Race and Ethnicity: Are They Important in Sports? 9 Social Class: Do Money and Power Matter in Sports? 10 Age and Ability: Barriers to Participation and Inclusion? 11 Sports and the Economy: What Are the Characteristics of Commercial Sports? 12 Sports and the Media: Could They Survive Without Each Other? 13 Sports and Politics: How Do Governments and Global Political Processes Influence Sports? 14 Sports in High School and College: Do Competitive Sports Contribute to Education? 15 Sports and Religions: Is It a Promising Combination? 16 Sports in the Future: What Do We Want Them to Be? Name Index Subject Index
SynopsisFor over 30 years, Sports in Society has been a resource in the cultural, interactional, and structural dimensions of sports. The Thirteenth Edition provides a thorough introduction to the sociology of sport by raising critical questions to explore the relationships between sports, culture, and society. This text takes an issues-oriented approach to the study of sports in society and encourages the discussion of current sports-related controversies. Students develop critical thinking skills by considering their own personal experiences, families, schools, communities, and societies., For over 30 years, Sports in Society has been a resource in the cultural, interactional, and structural dimensions of sports. The Thirteenth Edition provides a thorough introduction to the sociology of sport by raising critical questions to explore the relationships between sports, culture, and society. This text takes an issues-oriented approach to the study of sports in society and encourages the discussion of current sports-related controversies. Students develop critical thinking skills by considering their own personal experiences, families, schools, communities, and societies. Instructors and students can now access their course content through the Connect digital learning platform by purchasing either standalone Connect access or a bundle of print and Connect access. McGraw-Hill Connect(R) is a subscription-based learning service accessible online through your personal computer or tablet. Choose this option if your instructor will require Connect to be used in the course. Your subscription to Connect includes the following: SmartBook(R) - an adaptive digital version of the course textbook that personalizes your reading experience based on how well you are learning the content. Access to your instructors' homework assignments, quizzes, syllabus, notes, reminders, and other important files for the course. Progress dashboards that quickly show how you are performing on your assignments and tips for improvement. The option to purchase (for a small fee) a print version of the book. This binder-ready, loose-leaf version includes free shipping.
LC Classification NumberGV706.5.C63 2021
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