Sport: A Critical Sociology

by Richard Giulianotti

Book Overview

In this new edition of his acclaimed book, Richard Giulianotti provides a critical sociological interpretation of modern sport. As global festivals such as the Olympic Games and football's World Cup demonstrate, sport's social, political, economic and cultural significance is becoming ever more apparent across the world. Ten years after its original publication, the text has been completely revised and updated to cover the most recent literature and...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 074566993X
• ISBN13: 9780745669939
• Release Date: November 2015
• Publisher: Polity Press
• Length: 296 Pages
• Weight: 1.00 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 5.9" x 8.9"