Sports in Society : Issues and Controversies with Online Learning Center Passcode Bind-in Card

Coakley, Jay

ISBN 10: 0073283665 / ISBN 13: 9780073283661

Published by McGraw-Hill Higher Education, 2006

Former library copy. Pages intact with possible writing/highlighting. Binding strong with minor wear. Dust jackets/supplements may not be included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good. Seller Inventory # 5515211-6

Synopsis:

Sports in Society is the definitive text for the sport sociology course. Taking a global, issues-oriented approach to the study of the role of sport in society, this text encourages the discussion of current sports-related controversies and helps students develop critical thinking skills.

About the Author: Jay Coakley is Professor of Sociology at the University of Colorado, Colorado Springs. He received his Ph.D and M.A. from the University of Notre Dame in Sociology and received his B.A. from Regis College (Denver). He is published in a wide range of journals and has edited several books including the Handbook of Sports Studies with Eric Dunning for Sage Publications, and given many presentations around the world. He has served on the editorial board for the Sociology of Sport Journal where he was editor for many years. He is currently on the editorial board of the International Review for the Sociology of Sport

Bibliographic Details

Title: Sports in Society : Issues and Controversies...
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Higher Education
Publication Date: 2006
Binding: Soft cover
Condition: Very Good
Edition: 9th.