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Introduction to the sociology of sport /

"The sociology of sport is a relatively new scientific discipline, which has spread rapidly and developed in different directions across the world. It investigates social behavior, social processes, and social structures in sport, as well as the relationship between sport and society. The book...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor principal: Weiss, Otmar (Autor)
Otros Autores: Norden, Gilbert (Traductor)
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Alemán
Publicado: Leiden ; Boston : Brill, [2021]
Colección:International studies in sport and society, volume1
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Acceso en línea:Texto completo
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Sumario:"The sociology of sport is a relatively new scientific discipline, which has spread rapidly and developed in different directions across the world. It investigates social behavior, social processes, and social structures in sport, as well as the relationship between sport and society. The book Introduction to the Sociology of Sport aims to give its readers a comprehensive overview of this fascinating topic. For this purpose, it shows the interrelations between sport and identity, social class, gender, socialization, social groups, (mass) communication, the economy, and politics. In addition, the book introduces a new, innovative theory that helps readers understand the social specificity and worldwide popularity of sport"--
Descripción Física:1 online resource.
Bibliografía:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9004464719
9789004464711
ISSN:2666-7231 ;