an introduction to the sociological and cultural analysis of sport /
First Statement of Responsibility
John Horne, Alan Tomlinson, Garry Whannel.
.PUBLICATION, DISTRIBUTION, ETC
Place of Publication, Distribution, etc.
London :
Name of Publisher, Distributor, etc.
Spon,
Date of Publication, Distribution, etc.
1999.
PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION
Specific Material Designation and Extent of Item
1 online resource (xvii, 298 pages)
INTERNAL BIBLIOGRAPHIES/INDEXES NOTE
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Includes bibliographical references and index.
CONTENTS NOTE
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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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SUMMARY OR ABSTRACT
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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.