Understanding Sport: An Introduction to the Sociological and Cultural Analysis of Sport - Couverture souple

Horne, John

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 0419136401 ISBN 13 : 9780419136408

Editeur : Routledge, 1999

Synopsis

Bringing a cultural and social dimension to the study of sport, this introductory guide will help students understand the context of sport and the place it has in the lives of individuals as well as in modern British society as a whole. Theoretically rigorous yet accessible, Understanding Sport includes: up-to-date coverage of key socio-cultural issues suggested further reading, to expand students' understanding of the topics introduced end-of-chapter essay topics and questions, to help students consolidate their knowledge extensive referenece lists and a thematic index, to direct sutdents and lecturers toward further research materials.

A propos du livre

À propos de l?auteur

John Horne is in the Deparment of Physical Education, Sport and Leisure Studies, Universtiy of Edinburgh. Alan Tomlinson is at the Chelsea School, University of Brighton. Garry Whannel is at the Centre for Sport Development Research, School of Sport Studies, Roehampton Institute London.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Routledge
• Date d'édition: 1999
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0419136401
• ISBN 13: 9780419136408
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 320
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible