Sports Sociology: Issues and Controversies: 6th Edition

Author: (USA) Kocik
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Publish Date: 2003-07-01
Features: From this book, we can not only learn and master the methods of studying sports from a sociological perspective, deepen and expand our understanding of sports, but also see the author's insightful elaboration on various sports-related social issues. This is undoubtedly highly inspiring for scholars who have not yet systematically entered the field of sports sociology. The book is profound in reasoning, easy to understand, well-documented, and serves as a reference for sports sociology researchers, instructors, and learners of sports sociology courses. For those engaged in sports organization management, sports entertainment operations, and others interested in sports sociology, it is also an indispensable book. Today, the research findings in sports sociology are gradually gaining widespread attention from mass media. Providing theoretical evaluations of major sports-related social issues can not only expand the influence of sports but also guide public opinion towards the right direction. The book begins by introducing the general principles of sports sociology, then details the research content and methods of sports sociology, and analyzes the intrinsic connections between sports and various social issues from different sociological theoretical perspectives. First, the book introduces the general principles, theoretical perspectives, research content, and methods of sports sociology, exploring general issues in sports sociology research such as the history of sports, sports and socialization, deviant behavior and aggression in sports. Then, the author focuses on key issues of sports and society that are widely concerned in today's society, deeply exploring the relationships between sports and gender, race, economic inequality, commercial operations in sports, the relationship with the media, the politicization mechanisms of sports, intercollegiate sports, and the relationship between sports and religion, among other aspects.