Introduction to the sociology of sport / / by Otmar Weiss and Gilbert Norden ; translated by Katharina Tobisch.
"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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| Place / Publishing House: | Leiden ;, Boston : : Brill,, [2021] ©2021 |
| Year of Publication: | 2021 |
| Language: | English |
| Series: | International Studies in Sport and Society
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| Physical Description: | 1 online resource (332 pages) |
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| Summary: | "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"-- |
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| ISBN: | 9004464719 |
| Hierarchical level: | Monograph |
| Statement of Responsibility: | by Otmar Weiss and Gilbert Norden ; translated by Katharina Tobisch. |