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Sport in a changing world

Title
Sport in a changing world / Howard L. Nixon II.
Author
Nixon, Howard L., 1944-
Publication
Boulder : Paradigm Publishers, c2008.

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x, 413 p. : ill.; 27 cm.
Subjects
Bibliography (note)
  • Includes bibliographical references (p. 375-401) and index.
Contents
Sport, the body, and forces of change: an introduction to sport sociology -- Social theories and research methods in sport sociology -- Stratification and social class in sport -- Dimensions of social inequality in sport -- Globalization, global sports culture, and the golden triangle -- From the global cultural economy to U.S. sports cultures and subcultures -- Socialization in youth sports and high school athletics -- Sport, social deviance, and social problems -- Sport and higher education -- The professional sports industry and sports careers -- Sport, politics, and the future.
Call Number
JFF 08-501
ISBN
  • 9781594514425 (hardcover : alk. paper)
  • 1594514429 (hardcover : alk. paper)
LCCN
2007045857
OCLC
  • 181368766
  • vendorOCN181368766
Author
Nixon, Howard L., 1944-
Title
Sport in a changing world / Howard L. Nixon II.
Imprint
Boulder : Paradigm Publishers, c2008.
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (p. 375-401) and index.
Research Call Number
JFF 08-501
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