The sociology of sports
Subtitle: an introduction
By: Tim Delaney and Tim Madigan.
Contributors: Madigan, Tim.
Publisher: McFarland & Co.; McFarland
Published: 2009
Place of publication: Jefferson, N.C
Language: eng
Number of pages: 340
ISBN-13: 9780786441693
Subjects: Sports -- Sociological aspects
Description: "Emphasizes the positive aspects of sports as they affect and are affected by values and culture. Ranges widely in its scope, moving from violence, gender, race, religion and economics, to the role of sports in high school and college life. Includes American and international aspects of sport, and a brief history from antiquity to the present"--Provided by publisher.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.