دانلود کتاب Sports in society : issues and controversies

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About the Author
About the Cover Artist
Contents
Preface
1 The Sociology of Sports: What Is It and Why Study It?
About this Book
About this Chapter
Using Sociology to Study Sports
Defining Sports
What Is the Sociology of Sport?
Why Study Sports in Society?
Summary: Why Study the Sociology of Sport?
References
2 Producing Knowledge About Sports inSociety: How Is Knowledge Produced in the Sociology of Sport?
Producing Knowledge in the Sociology of Sport
Doing Research and Using Theory in the Sociology of Sport: A Case Study
The Impact of Sociology of Sport Knowledge
Using a Critical Approach to Produce Knowledge
Summary: How Is Knowledge Produced in the Sociology of Sport?
References
3 Sports And Socialization: Who Plays and What Happens to Them?
What Is Socialization?
Becoming and Staying Involved in Sports
Changing or Ending Sport Participation
Participation in Sports: What Happens?
Socialization as a Community and Cultural Process
Summary: Who Plays and What Happens to Them?
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4 Organized Youth Sports: Whose Interests Do They Serve?
The Origins of Organized Youth Sports
Three Models of Organized Youth Sport Programs
Summary: Are Organized Programs Worth the Effort?
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5 Deviance in Sports: Is It Out of Control?
Defining and Studying Deviance in Sports
Challenges Faced When Studying Deviance in Sports
Research on Deviance in Sports
Performance-Enhancing Substances: A Case Study of Deviant Overconformity
Summary: Is Deviance in Sports Out of Control?
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6 Violence in Sports: Who Suffers the Consequences
What Is Violence?
Violence in Sports Throughout History
Violence on the Field
Violence off the Field
Violence Among Spectators
Terrorism: Planned Political Violence at Sports Events
Summary: Does Violence in Sports Affect our Lives?
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7 Gender and Sports: Is Equity Possible?
Cultural Origins of Gender Inequities
Orthodox Gender Ideology and Sports
Mainstream Sports Reaffirm Orthodox Gender Ideology
Progress Toward Gender Equity
Gender Inequities Remain
Barriers to Equity
Gender Equity and Sexuality
Strategies to Achieve Equity
Summary: Is Equity Possible?
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8 Race and Ethnicity: Are They Important in Sports?
Defining Race and Ethnicity
Creating Race and Racial Ideologies
Sports Participation Among Ethnic Minorities in the United States
Race, Ethnicity, and Sport in a Global Perspective
The Dynamics of Racial and Ethnic Relations in Sports
Summary: Are Race and Ethnicity Important in Sports?
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9 Social Class: Do Money and Power Matter in Sports?
Social Class and Class Relations
Sports and Economic Inequality
Social Class and Sport Participation Patterns
Global Inequalities and Sports
Economic and Career Opportunities in Sports
Sport Participation and Occupational Careers Among Former Athletes
Summary: Do Money and Power Matter in Sports?
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10 Age and Ability: Barriers to Participation and Inclusion?
What Counts as Ability?
Constructing the Meaning of Age
Constructing the Meaning of Ability
Sports and Ability
Disability Sports
Technology and Ability
Summary: Are Age and Ability Barriers to Participation?
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11 Sports and the Economy: What arethe Characteristics of Commercial Sports?
Emergence and Growth of Commercial Sports
Commercialization and Changes in Sports
The Organization of Professional Sports in North America
The Organization of Amateur Sports in North America
Legal Status and Incomes of Athletes in Commercial Sports
Summary: What are the Characteristics of Commercial Sports?
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12 Sports and the Media: Could They Survive Without Each Other?
Characteristics of the Media
New Digital Media and Sports
Fantasy Sports, Sports Video Games, and Esports: Media Transformed
Sports and Media: A Two-Way Relationship
Images and Narratives in Media Sports
Experiences and Consequences of Consuming Media Sports
Sports Journalism
Summary: Could Sports and the Media Survive Without Each Other?
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13 Sports and Politics: How Do Governments and Global Political Processes Influence Sports?
The Sports–Government Connection
Sports and Global Political Processes
Politics in Sports
Summary: How Do Governments and Global Political Processes Influence Sports?
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14 Sports in High School and College: Do Competitive Sports Contribute to Education?
Arguments for and Against Interscholastic Sports
Interscholastic Sports and the Experiences of High School Students
Intercollegiate Sports and the Experiences of College Students
Do High Schools and Colleges Benefit from Varsity Sports?
High School and College Sports Face Uncertainty
Summary: Do Competitive Sports Contribute to Education?
References
15 Sports and Religions: Is It a Promising Combination?
How Do Sociologists Define Religion and Explain Its Connection with Society and Culture?
Similarities and Differences between Sports and Religions
Modern Sports, Religious Beliefs, and Religious Organizations
The Challenges of Combining Sports and Religious Beliefs
Summary: Is It a Promising Combination?
References
16 Sports in the Future: What Do We Want Them to Be?
Envisioning Possibilities for the Future
Current Trends Related to Sports in Society
Factors Influencing Trends Today
Becoming Agents of Change
The Challenge of Transforming Sports
Summary: What Do We Want Sports to Be?
References
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