The Sport and Society Reader

Sport has become a highly visible and highly significant component of contemporary society. This innovative anthology represents the perfect foundation text for any class looking to explore the sociology and culture of sport. It contains an unusual and exciting collection of classic essays, less familiar but challenging and provocative writings, and thoughtful editorial commentary that together represent a fascinating exploration of the nature and meaning of contemporary sport in society. The Sport and Society Reader introduces the most important theoretical approaches to the study of sport and comprehensively explores the key themes that define the discipline, including: Class, race and gender Deviance and violence The media Politics and political economy Globalization Education Fans and community Placing sport at the heart of the analysis, each topical section contains an editorial introduction, insets explaining key sociological concepts, empirical reports and strongly-argued opinion pieces designed to prompt classroom discussion, plus substantial essays from leading international figures in the sociology of sport.The Sport and Society Reader is an essential course resource for all students of sport, society and culture.