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| 020 | _a9781446276181 | ||
| 082 | _a306.483 HOU | ||
| 100 | _aHoulihan, Barrie | ||
| 245 | 0 | _aSport and society : a student introduction | |
| 260 | _aNew Delhi | ||
| 260 | _bSage Publications Pvt. Ltd | ||
| 260 | _c2016 | ||
| 300 | _a582 p. | ||
| 520 | _aThis popular book: Approaches the study of sport from a multi-disciplinary perspective Presents the importance of social structure, power, and inequality in analysing 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 students' knowledge through chapter summaries, guides to further reading, and extensive bibliographies Offers five new chapters addressing the key contemporary issues of: lifestyle sport; sport for development and peace; the governance of international sport organisations; sports fandom; and sport in East Asia. 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. | ||
| 650 | _aSocial Science | ||
| 700 | _aMalcolm, Dominic | ||
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