Preface
1 The Sociology of Sport: What Is It and Why Study It?
2 Producing Knowledge About Sports in Society: How Is Knowledge Produced In the Sociology of Sport?
3 Sports and Socialization: Who Plays and What Happens to Them?
4 Sports for Children: Are Organized Programs Worth the Effort?
5 Deviance in Sports: Is It Out of Control?
6 Violence in Sports: Does It Affect Our Lives?
7 Gender and Sports: Is Equity Possible?
8 Race and Ethnicity: Are They Important in Sports?
9 Social Class: Do Money and Power Matter in Sports?
10 Age and Ability: Barriers to Participation and Inclusion?
11 Sports and the Economy: What Are the Characteristics of Commercial Sports?
12 Sports and the Media: Could They Survive Without Each Other?
13 Sports and Politics: How Do Governments and Global Political Processes Influence Sports?
14 Sports in High School and College: Do Competitive Sports Contribute to Education?
15 Sports and Religions: Is It a Promising Combination?
16 Sports in the Future: What Do We Want Them to Be?
Name Index
Subject Index