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Author:

Nixon, Howard L., 1944-

Title:

Sport in a changing world / Howard L. Nixon II.

Publisher:

Paradigm Publishers,

Copyright Date:

c2008

Description:

x, 413 p. : ill. ; 27 cm.

Subject:

Sports--Sociological aspects.
Sports--Social aspects.

Notes:

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.

ISBN:

1594514437 (pbk.)
9781594514432 (pbk.)
1594514429 (hbk. : alk. paper)
9781594514425 (hbk. : alk. paper)

OCLC:

(OCoLC)181368766

LCCN:

2007045857

Locations:

USUX851 -- Iowa State University - Parks Library (Ames)

ULAX314 -- Loras College Library (Dubuque)

SOAX911 -- Simpson College - Dunn Library (Indianola)

OVUX522 -- University of Iowa Libraries (Iowa City)