The Sport Studies Reader

Sport is a central feature of today's society, and is now studied and researched around the world. Presenting material that is widely recommended but not always widely available, this collection of key and classic readings with full editorial commentary represents a landmark text for students of spo [...]
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Sport is a central feature of today's society, and is now studied and researched around the world. Presenting material that is widely recommended but not always widely available, this collection of key and classic readings with full editorial commentary represents a landmark text for students of sport and society. As well as key and classic readings, the book contains the Editor's Introduction and Conclusion to each themed section, and provides discussion questions for the classroom, ensuring that "Reader" has considerable textbook and course text potential. Featuring the work of all the most influential authors writing on sport, "The Sport Studies Reader" explores the key sociological, historical, political and cultural themes that impact on the discipline. This collection will provides an essential background for a rounded understanding of the nature of sport and its role in society.