Sport Matters

Sociological Studies of Sport, Violence and Civilisation

Nonfiction, Social & Cultural Studies, Social Science, Sociology, Sports
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Author: Eric Dunning ISBN: 9781134870134
Publisher: Taylor and Francis Publication: April 3, 2013
Imprint: Routledge Language: English
Author: Eric Dunning
ISBN: 9781134870134
Publisher: Taylor and Francis
Publication: April 3, 2013
Imprint: Routledge
Language: English

1999 North American Society for the Sociology of Sport Annual Book Award

Sport Matters offers a comprehensive introduction to the study of modern sport from a sociological perspective. It covers such topics as the history of sport, the development of ideas of 'fair play', sport and the emotions, the professionalization of sport, race-relations and sport and sport and gender.
Unique in its cross-cultural analysis, it uses examples from around the globe, including sports spectator violence in North America, the growth of international soccer and the role of sport in the European identity.

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1999 North American Society for the Sociology of Sport Annual Book Award

Sport Matters offers a comprehensive introduction to the study of modern sport from a sociological perspective. It covers such topics as the history of sport, the development of ideas of 'fair play', sport and the emotions, the professionalization of sport, race-relations and sport and sport and gender.
Unique in its cross-cultural analysis, it uses examples from around the globe, including sports spectator violence in North America, the growth of international soccer and the role of sport in the European identity.

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