{"product_id":"sociology-of-north-american-sport","title":"Sociology of North American Sport","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBook info:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sociology of North American Sport (Paperback, 400 pages) – Oxford University Press, 2012. Language: English.\u003c\/p\u003e\n In Sociology of North American Sport, authors Sage and Eitzen--both former athletes and coaches--offer a compact yet comprehensive and integrated perspective on sport in North American society. Bringing a unique viewpoint to the subject, the authors analyze and, in turn, demythologize sport. This method promotes an understanding of how a sociological perspective differs from common-sense perceptions about sport and society, helping students to understand sport in a new way.New to This Edition* Offers an expanded explanation of sociological theories and their relevance to sport* Includes updated content and references on sports academies, the changing role of parents and coaches in youth sports, and youth sports as \"traveling leagues\"* Provides an updated analysis of the socioeconomics of sport * Examines significant developments in high school and intercollegiate sports--changes that make them more commercial and place increasing pressure and stress on coaches and athletes* Highlights recent trends in the social problems of sport, including violence, substance abuse, eating disorders, and gambling* Discuses new social media forms and their relevance to contemporary sport * Expands the focus on diversity, including additional information on Native Americans, Latinos, Asians, and other minority groups in relation to sport; recent opportunities for and achievements of minority and female athletes, coaches, and sports organizations; and the influence of globalization on promoting diversity* Features new \"Thinking About Sport\" boxes, tables and figures, and photos throughout, as well as updated web resources at the end of each chapter  ","brand":"George H. Sage, D. Stanley Eitzen","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46069023277290,"sku":"9780199950836","price":72.03,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0714\/5301\/6298\/files\/51r5Av_nSvL.jpg?v=1781197154","url":"https:\/\/textbookme.store\/products\/sociology-of-north-american-sport","provider":"TextbookMe","version":"1.0","type":"link"}