Books, Sport & Exercise Science

An in-depth look at sport’s social issues

Social Issues in Sport, Second Edition, is an outstanding introduction to the multifaceted roles of sport and physical activity in society and the perfect tool for examining sport from a critical perspective.

While the book is solidly grounded in research, it does not dwell on theory and provides a deeper look at the issues, contradictions and confusion surrounding sport

A full array of instructor resources and a variety of learning activities make the book a highly functional and enjoyable way to introduce this subject to students studying sport, social issues in sport, sport in society and social aspects of sport.

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