1: The Sociology of Sport: What is it and why study it?
2: Producing Knowledge About Sports in Society: What is the Role of Research and Theory?
3: Sports and Socialization: Who Plays and What Happens to Them?
4: Sports and Children: Are Organized Programs Worth the Effort?
5: Deviance in Sports: Is It Out of Control?
6: Violence in Sports: Does It Affect Our Lives?
7: Gender and Sports: Is Equity Possible?
8: Race and Ethnicity: Are They Important in Sports?
9: Social Class: Do Money and Power Matter in Sports?
10. Age and Ability: Barriers to Participation and Inclusion?
11: Sports and the Economy: What Are the Characteristics of Commercial Sports?
12: Sports and the Media: Could They Survive Without Each Other?
13: Sports and Politics: How Do Governments and Global Political Processes Influence Sports?
14: Sports in High School and College: Do Competitive Sports Contribute to Education?
15: Sports and Religions: Is It a Promising Combination?
16: Sports in the Future: What Do We Want Them to Be?
References
Name Index
Subject Index
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