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Social Theory, Sport, Leisure (Hardcover)
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Social Theory, Sport, Leisure (Hardcover)
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Ken Roberts' Social Theory, Sport and Leisure offers a clear,
compact primer in social theory for students needing to engage with
the application of sociological perspectives to the study of sport
and leisure. Written in a straightforward style and assuming no
prior knowledge, the book offers a fresh and easy to read overview
of sociology's contribution to sport and leisure studies. Ordered
chronologically, each chapter: Focuses on the work of a major
social theorist and their most influential ideas Provides helpful
historical and biographical detail to set the person and their
thinking in contemporary context Identifies questions in sport and
leisure on which the theory can shed useful light Considers how the
ideas can be, or have been, applied in the study of sport and
leisure Works as a self-contained unit, enabling students and
lecturers to use the book flexibly according to their needs.
Written by an outstanding sociologist of leisure and sport, this
intelligent yet jargon-free textbook enables students to get to
grips with a wide range of important concepts and understand their
diverse applications. As such, it is essential reading for any
course designed to explore the place and meaning of sport and
leisure in society.
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