Sport and Society
A Student Introduction
- Barrie Houlihan - Loughborough University, UK
Key Features
- Approaches the study of sport from a multi-disciplinary perspective
- Presents the importance of social structure, power, and inequality in analyzing the nature and significance of sport in society
- Addresses the rapid commercialization and regulation of sport
- Engages in comparative analysis to understand problems clearly and produce sound solutions
- Expands their knowledge through chapter summaries, guides to further reading, and extensive bibliographies
A superb teaching text, this new edition will be relished by instructors seeking an authoritative introduction to sport and society and students who want a relevant, enriching text for their learning and research needs.
Good introductory book for level 4 students. Accessible, informative with a good breadth of information
This is an excellent introductory book. Very suited to undergraduate level and nicely structured and presented in an understandable format.
This is an excellent text to use as a bolt on to other textbooks and to supplement knowledge for units such as Sports Development and Current Issues in Sport. It also offers an alternative view on various theories and topics addressed within the core texts.
Excellent text book that provided a clear link between the complexities of the sport industry and subsequent impact on society. Literature was accessible, digestible, and drew on a number of contemporary examples in sport.
This book will feature as an essential text for the semester 2 Contemporary Issues in Sport module. The text will provide a valuable resource for students as many of the areas addressed/contained are covered within the module.
Excellent content
Good introduction to a wide range of sociological issues.
An excellent account of contemporary issues in modern day sport. Recommended to all sports students requiring a detailed and honest opinion of the modern day sporting industry. Particuarly interesting study on the impact of hosting a modern day olympia and factors affecting sports participation from all corners of the world.
The comprehensive nature of this book offers you with a understanding of the comtemporary issues within sport. A book that is transferable across a number of areas within sports coaching.
This is an excellent collection of articles for undergraduates studying the sociology of sport
