an introduction to the sociological and cultural analysis of sport /
John Horne, Alan Tomlinson, Garry Whannel.
London :
Spon,
1999.
1 online resource (xvii, 298 pages)
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Book Cover; Half-Title; Title; Copyright; Contents; Illustrations; Acknowledgements; Introduction; Chapter one Industrial society, social change and sports culture; Chapter two Case studies in the growth of modern sports; Chapter three Interpreting the growth of sports: Debates in history and theory; Chapter four Social stratification and social division in sport; Chapter five Socialisation -- social interaction and development; Chapter six Representation, sport and the media; Chapter seven Sport, the state and politics; Chapter eight Sport and work.
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An introduction to the study of the social history, sociology and cultural analysis of sport. The book covers both elite and recreational sports activities.