Sports in Society

<i>Sports in society: sociological issues and controversies 2e</i> is an Australian and New Zealand adaptation of the globally successful book by Jay Coakley. It retains all the strengths of the original work, while focusing on Australian and New Zealand experiences.<br> Organised around important issues and controversies in sport, like gender equity, the book examines the role of sports in society. It also offers a framework for analysing and discussing serious problems in the world of sport, and helps build an understanding of how cultural ideology influences our lives.<br> The text provides comprehensive coverage of contemporary areas of focus, such as the role of racial and ethnic minorities in sport, and makes a valuable contribution to this area of study.<br> <br> <i>Sports in society: sociological issues and controversies 2e</i> is an essential resource for students undertaking tertiary studies in the area of sport sociology, sport management, human movement and allied fields such as sport science and recreation studies.<br> <br> <b>New to this edition</b><br> <ul> <li>Greater emphasis on the cultural, interactional, and structural dimensions of sports and sporting experiences</li> <li>New chapter on the process of producing knowledge in the sociology of sport</li> <li>Each chapter rewritten to be more clear and concise</li> <li>New research and theoretical developments</li> </ul> <b>Key features</b><br> <ul> <li>Current and relevant theory and examples</li> <li>Case studies throughout each chapter to enhance learning outcomes</li> <li>Solid end-of-chapter material to encourage reflection on key points</li> </ul>