基本説明
Offers a sociological perspective for seeing and understanding the place of sport in society and how it is affected by big business and by demographic, cultural, organizational, economic, political, and technological change.
Full Description
In a stressful, turbulent world, sports can be an escape from reality. Yet sport actually mirrors the issues and problems of our world today, bearing the imprint of powerful forces of social change. This book offers a sociological perspective for seeing and understanding the place of sport in society and how it is affected by big business and by demographic, cultural, organizational, economic, political, and technological change. Nixon's main focus is "big-time" commercialized and corporate sport, from Little League Baseball, Inc. to youth club sports, high school and college athletics, and professional and Olympic sports. He writes vividly of the making and unmaking of heroes and celebrities. Throughout he shows how the combined influence of networks of major sports organizations, media corporations, and corporate sponsors is shaping sport around the world.
Contents
Chapter 1Sport Sociology Chapter 2: Social Theories and Research Methods in Sport Sociology Chapter 3: Stratification and Social Class in Sport Chapter 4: Dimensions of Social Inequality in Sport Chapter 5: Globalization, Global Sports Culture, and the Golden Triangle Chapter 6: From the Global Cultural Economy to U.S. Sports Cultures and Subcultures Chapter 7: Socialization in Youth Sports and High School Athletics Chapter 8: Sport, Social Deviance, and Social Problems Chapter 9: Sport and Higher Education Chapter 10: The Professional Sports Industry and Sports Careers Chapter 11: Sport, Politics, and the Future
