Theory, Sport and Society

by Joseph A. Maguire and Kevin Young

Intended as a resource for students and researchers alike, this volume is a collection of 16 papers that span past, present and future approaches to the sociological study of sport. It includes both a selection of the "founding" theorists whose work remains so pertinent to seeing sport sociologically, as well as from more contemporary and interdisciplinary perspectives. The contributors include a range of experienced and young scholars in the field...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0762307420
• ISBN13: 9780762307425
• Release Date: May 2001
• Publisher: Jai Press Inc.
• Length: 438 Pages
• Weight: 1.73 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.1" x 9.2"