Sport in Contemporary Society: An Anthology

This classic anthology analyzes the sociological implications of sports in modern society through a series of interesting and informative essays.  Sport in Contemporary Society can be used in a variety of ways, as a primary text for courses in the sociology of sport, as a supplementary text for a sociology course, or even for general readers who wish to deepen their understanding and appreciation of sport.  35 articles, 21 new to this edition, are included.