Sociology of Sport and Social Theory presents current research perspectives from major sport scholars and leading sociologists regarding issues germane to the sociology of sport. Each chapter of this resource explains historical and contemporary social theories and applies these theories to current topics in sport, such as performance-enhancing drugs, gender, race and identity issues, and the role of religion in sport.Structured in four parts, this text expands discussion beyond theoretical paradigms typically employed by sport sociologists to consider traditional theories (conflict theory and structural functionalism) and contemporary sociological theories (feminist theory, social capital theory, and relational theory) andtheir application in sport contexts. Each chapter begins with a theory overview and concludes with suggestions for future research and an annotated list ofadditional resources.In part I of the text, readers will encounter a Weberian analysis of sport, learn how Mills’ theory of the sociological imagination provides a lens throughwhich an athlete-author can analyze athletic events, and read a discussion ofElias’ figurational theory as applied to issues of hooliganism in soccer. Mid-level sociological theories, which provide a moderate convergence of theory and empirical research, are the focus in part II of the text. Chapters in part III address sport-related issues of gender, race, ethnicity, and social class using the contemporary sociological views of feminist theory, social reproduction theory, hegemonic masculinity theory, and structuration theory. Part IV considers issues of power, personality, citizenship, and dominance in sport.
- ISBN: 978-0-7360-7572-5
- Editorial: Human Kinetics Publishers
- Encuadernacion: Cartoné
- Páginas: 264
- Fecha Publicación: 01/09/2009
- Nº Volúmenes: 1
- Idioma: Inglés