The sociology of sports in the United States, Foundation of the Sociology of Sports
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Label
The sociology of sports in the United States, Foundation of the Sociology of Sports
Language
eng
Characteristic
videorecording
Main title
The sociology of sports in the United States
Medium
videorecording
Oclc number
61709864
Responsibility statement
Foundation of the Sociology of Sports
Runtime
45
Summary
"Describing sports as a social phenomenon, this program explores what sports can teach about society and considers how social goals and objectives are reflected in sports. It examines the development of sports sociology; probes the relationship of sports to religion, social roles, citizenship and morality; and looks at the organization and institutionalization of sports. The program also explores how social class, race, and gender affect participation in sports."--Insight Media web site
Table Of Contents
Introduction: commentary from sociology of sports experts -- The foundation of the sociology of sports -- The growth of modern sports in the United States -- The relationship of sports to character, social roles and morality -- The organization and institutionalization of sports -- The influences of social class, race and gender on sports and leisure participation -- Society and sports in the 21st century
Technique
live action
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