Sports in Society: Issues and Controversies

For over 30 years Sports in Society has been a resource in the cultural interactional and structural dimensions of sports. The Thirteenth Edition provides a thorough introduction to the sociology of sport by raising critical questions to explore the relationships between sports culture and society. This text takes an issues-oriented approach to the study of sports in society and encourages the discussion of current sports-related controversies. Students develop critical thinking skills by considering their own personal experiences families schools communities and societies.