Sport in society: Issues and controversies

by Jay Coakley

This excellent new edition continues the legacy of the previous ten editions of Sports in Society. Combining the original structure with new material, the authors introduce research and discussion which encompasses a global view of the sociology of sport. The sociology of sport is a sub-discipline of sociology that studies sports as part of social and cultural life. Sensitive topics, such as religion, have been integrated throughout the text to provide a holistic view of society. Drawing on a number of contemporary issues, terms and debates in sports, the authors use a range of specific cases to bring theory to life.

Genres: Nonfiction, Sports, Sociology, Textbooks

349 pages, Paperback

First published May 5, 1978

Reviews

[Wendy · Rating 4 out of 5]

One of the best textbooks I have ever had. Still reference it.

[Caitlin S · Rating 1 out of 5]

I didn’t read this by choice. Typos and opinionated.

[Abraham]

i want to be read this book a lot

[Nicole · Rating 4 out of 5]

Undergraduate degree required reading