Sport Matters

Sociological Studies of Sport, Violence and Civilisation

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Eric Dunning

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In recent years the sociocultural significance of sport has increasing been recognised in countries around the world. Sport Matters offers a comprehensive introduction to the study of modern sport from a sociological perspective. It covers such topics as; the sociological significance of sport sport and the emotions the commercialization and professionalization of sport race-relations and sport sport and gender In using examples taken from across the globe, including sports spectator violence in North America, the growth of international soccer and the role of sport in the European civilising process, the book is unique in its cross-cultural analysis. Specifically written as an introductory text and containing a wealth of information, Sports Matters will appeal to both students and to professionals alike.

Author Biography:

Eric Dunning is Emeritus Professor of Sociology at the University of Leicester and Visiting Professor of Sociology at University College Dublin. He is author of a number of works, including Quest for Excitement (1989) and Sport and Leisure in the Civilizing Process (1992).

Release date NZ

April 22nd, 1999

Author

Eric Dunning

Audience

Tertiary Education (US: College)

Illustrations

9 Tables, black and white

Pages

296

Dimensions

156x234x15

ISBN-13

9780415093781

Product ID

1678430

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