Sports in Society: Issues and Controversies Paperback – 15 July 2016

by Jay Coakley Professor of Sociology (Author)

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Edition: 12^th

Sports in Society provides a comprehensive introduction to understanding the issues and controversies surrounding sports in society. Coakley delivers a critical approach toward sports related issues with an emphasis on social class, race, and ethnicity within the sports world. The new Connect course includes SmartBook, an adaptive reading and study experience. This technology encourages readers to apply their knowledge and consider the role sports plays in their personal experiences, schools, and communities.

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ISBN-10

0073523542
ISBN-13

978-0073523545
Edition

12th
Publisher

McGraw-Hill Education
Publication date

15 July 2016
Language

English
Dimensions

18.54 x 2.54 x 23.11 cm
Print length

672 pages
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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.

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ McGraw-Hill Education; 12th edition (15 July 2016)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 672 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0073523542
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0073523545
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 18.54 x 2.54 x 23.11 cm

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The author has some really good points & its easy to comprehend even if you ...

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Probably only 1 of the 2 or 3 textbooks I've read so far in college. The author has some really good points & its easy to comprehend even if you don't have a Sociology background. Thoroughly enjoyed this paired with the class I took. Came in good shape, going to send back soon.

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