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Sociology of North American sport / George H. Sage, D. Stanley Eitzen, Becky Beal.
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Title:Sociology of North American sport / George H. Sage, D. Stanley Eitzen, Becky Beal.
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Author/Creator:Sage, George Harvey, author.
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Published/Created:New York : Oxford University Press , [2019]
© 2019.
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Call Number: GV706.5 .E57 2019
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Number of Items:1
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Library of Congress Subjects:Sports--Social aspects--United States.
Sports--Social aspects--Canada.
Sports--United States--Sociological aspects.
Sports--Canada--Sociological aspects.
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Edition:Eleventh edition.
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Description:xvi, 460 pages ; illustrations ; 24 cm
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Summary:Now in its eleventh edition, Sociology of North American Sport offers a compact yet comprehensive and integrated perspective on sport in North American society. Bringing a unique viewpoint to the subject, George H. Sage, D. Stanley Eitzen, and Becky Beal analyze and, in turn, demythologize sport. This method promotes an understanding of how a sociological perspective differs from commonsense perceptions about sport and society, helping students to understand sport in a new way.
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Notes:"© 2019, 2016, 2013 by Oxford University Press"--T.p. verso.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
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ISBN:9780190854102 (paperback)
0190854103
9780190854133 (loose leaf)
0190854138
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Contents:Machine generated contents note: 1. Sociological Analysis of Sport in North American Society
Overview of Sociology of Sport as a Field of Study
Pervasiveness of Sport
Discipline of Sociology
Assumptions of the Sociological Perspective
Thinking as a Sociologist: Sociological Imagination
Units of Sociological Analysis
Sociological Theories: Contrasting Ways to See and Understand Social Life
Functionalism
Conflict Theory
Conflict/Cultural Social Theories
Interactionist Theory
Sociological Theories and Sociology of Sport: Our Position
Sport as a Microcosm of Society
Common Characteristics of Sport and Society
Levels of Sport
Informal Sport
Organized Sport
Corporate Sport
Summary
Notes
2. Social and Cultural Transformations and the Rise of Sport in North America
Pre-Columbian and Colonial Traditions in North America
Colonists Restrict Physical Activities
Early Nineteenth Century: Takeoff of Industrialization, Technology, and Organized Sport
Building a Framework for Organized Sport
Technological Revolution and Sport
Latter Nineteenth Century: The Beginnings of Modern Sport
Urbanization and the Rise of Modern Sport Forms
Technological Innovation and Sport: Transportation
Technological Innovation and Sport: Communication
Technological Innovation and Equipment to Play Modern Sports
Other Technological Breakthroughs and Sport
Cult of Manliness and Sport
Muscular Christianity and Intellectuals
Social Philosophy and Organized Sport
Twentieth and Twenty-First Centuries: The Modern World and Sport
Maturing of Modern Sport
Twentieth-Century Technology and Sport: Transportation
Technological Revolution and Sport: Communication
Other Technological Innovations and Sport
Sport in Education
Summary
Notes
3. Sport and North American Culture and Values
Culture, Values, and Social Theories
Sport as a Microcosm of Cultural Values
North American Value System
Individual Striving for Success
Competition: The Fundamental Social Process
Socially Valued Means to Achieve
Progress Overcomes the Status Quo
Materialism: Acquisitions and Consumption
Social Conformity
North American Social Values and Sport
Competition and Success in Sport
Valued Means of Achievement in Sport
Progress in Sport
Materialism in Sport
External Conformity in Sport
Summary
Notes
4. Social Problems and North American Sport: Violence and Substance Abuse
Overview of Social Problems in Sport
Social Theories and Social Problems
Examples of Significant Social Problems in Sport
Violence in North American Society
Violence in Historical Context
Contemporary Violence in North America
Violence in Sport: Terminology, Theories
Is It Violence or Aggression? Confusion in the Literature
Theories About the Connection Between Aggressive Behavior and Sport
Aggression Theories and Research on Sports
Violence in North American Sport
Violence as Part of North American Sports
Fostering and Supporting Player Violence
Violent Behavior of Athletes in Their Personal Lives
Sources for Violence by Male Athletes in Their Private Lives
Athletes' Violence Against Teammates: Hazing
Sports Fans: Violent and Abusive Actions
Factors Associated with Fan Violence
Game and Postgame Violence
Reducing Fan Violence and Abusive Behavior
Substance Abuse and Sport
Substance Abuse Not New to Sports
Scope of Current Substance Abuse in Sport
Anabolic Steroids: Promises Big and Strong
Sports Anti-Doping Programs in North America
Social/Cultural Influences and Substance Abuse Among Athletes
Can Substance Abuse in Sports Be Reduced, Even Prevented?
Summary
Notes
5. Sport, Social Stratification, and Social Mobility
Terminology and Theory in Social Stratification and Mobility
Basic Terminology in Social Stratification
Dimensions of Inequality
Social Class and Sport
Adult Participation Preferences for Sports by Socioeconomic Status
Youth Sport Participation by Socioeconomic Status
Spectator Preferences for Sports by Socioeconomic Status
Segregation in Sports by Social Class
Social Mobility and the United States and Canada
Sport as a Mobility Escalator
Demythologizing the Social Mobility-Through-Sport Hypothesis
Summary
Notes
6. Racial-Ethnic Minorities and Sport
Racial-Ethnic Minorities: Social Theories and Relevant Concepts
Social Theories and Race and Minorities
Relevant Concepts About Race
Sports Participation Among Racial-Ethnic Minorities
History of African American Involvement in U.S. Sport
Latino Involvement in North American Sport
Asian American Involvement in North American Sport
Native North American Involvement in Sport
Effects of Globalization on Ethnic Diversity in North American Sport
African American Dominance in Sport
Race-Linked Physical Differences
Race-Linked Cultural Differences
Social Structure Constraints
Racial Discrimination in Sport
Stacking
Leadership, Administration, and Authority
Summary
Notes
7. Gender in North American Sport: Continuity and Change
Social Theories and Gender Relations
Constructing and Reproducing Gender Relations Through Sport
Heritage of Gender Inequality in Sport
Social Sources of Gender Inequality in Sport
Parental Childrearing Practices and Gender Construction
School and Gender Construction
Mass Media and Gender Construction
Nicknames, Mascots, and Heroines
Females Surmount Social Barriers to Participation in Sport
Negative Myths
Women's Struggle for Opportunity and Equality in Sport
From Boys-Only Youth Sports to Opportunities for Both Sexes
Title IX: Federal Government Support for Gender Equity
Toward Gender Equity in High School Sports
Gender Equity in Intercollegiate Sports
Men Rule in the Coaching and Administration of Women's Sports
High School and College Women's Coaching Positions
High School and College Administrative/Management Positions
Ownership, Management, and Coaching in Professional and Olympic Sports
Coaching and Administration/Management in U.S. and Canadian Olympic Organizations
Reasons for the Persistence of Men in Coaching and Administering Women's Sports
Women Athletes' Careers at the Professional and Olympic Levels of Sport
Female Olympic Athletes
Gender Equality in Sport?
Sport, Gender Identity, and Sexual Orientation
Summary
Notes
8. Youth and Sport
Youth Sports Programs: Something for Everyone
Social Theories and Youth Sports
Rise of Youth Sports Programs: The Takeoff and Expansion of a New Form of Sport
Objectives of Youth Sports Programs
What Do Young Athletes, Their Parents, and Coaches Want from Sports?
Socialization and Sport: Involvement in Sport and Its Consequences
Socialization into Sport: Why Do Children Become Involved in Organized Sports?
Families
Parents
Siblings
Peers
Coaches
Schools
Mass Media
Participants: Youth Athletes
Socialization via Sport: Process and Outcomes
Two Forms of Play: Peer Group and Adult Organized
Development of Personal-Social Attributes Through Sport
Youth Orientation Toward Sport
Sportsmanship in Youth Sports
Character Development in Youth Sports
Potential Psychosocial Problems in Youth Sports
Adult Intrusion in Youth Sports
Disruption of Education
Risk of Injury
"Winning-Is-the-Only-Thing" Ethic and Youth Sports
Sports Alternatives for the Young Athlete
Emphasizing Personal Growth and Self-Actualization
Alternative Sports
Cooperative Games
Youth Sports Coaches
Bill of Rights for Young Athletes
Summary
Notes
9. Interscholastic Sport
Social Theories and Interscholastic Sports
Status of Sport in Secondary Schools
Consequences of Sport for Schools, Communities, and Individuals
Consequences of Sport for the High School
Consequences of Sport for the Community
Consequences of Sport for Participants
Problems, Dilemmas, and Controversies
Subversion of Educational Goals
Reinforcement of Gender Roles
Cheating
Unsportsmanlike Behavior of Fans
Autocratic Coaches
Excessive Pressures to Win
Elitism
Sport Specialization
Budget Shortfalls
Corporate High School Sport Programs
Efforts to Reform High School Sports
Summary
Notes
10. Intercollegiate Sport
Beginning and Development of College Sports
Student-Centered College Sport Remains
College Sport as Big Business
Social Theories and Their Role in Colleges and Universities
Functionalism and Big-Time College Sports
Conflict/Culturalism and Big-Time College Sports
Beliefs and Reality About Big-Time Sport Functions
Further Consequences of the Commercial Orientation of Big-Time College Sports
Contradiction: Athletes as Amateurs in a Big-Business Environment
NCAA and Student-Athletes
Enforcement of "Amateurism"
Intercollegiate Sport and Disability
Appeals for Paying Athletes a Salary
Restriction of Athletes' Rights
Educational Performance and Student-Athletes
Academic Predictions for Student-Athletes at College
Academic Achievement and College Athletes
Graduation Rates and Student- Athletes
Impediments to Scholarly Achievement by College Athletes
Reform Initiatives and Intercollegiate Sports
Contents note continued: Administration of Intercollegiate Sports
Emphasizing the Education of Student-Athletes
Commitment to Athletes' Rights
Summary
Notes
11. Sport and the Economy
Professional Sport as a Business
Social Theories and the Economy
Professional Team Sports as Monopolies
Public Subsidization of Professional Team Franchises
Ownership for Profit
Radical Question: Are Owners Necessary?
Who Benefits Economically from Sports?
Professional Athletes' Earnings
Auxiliary Professions and Occupations in Sport
Sport-Related Businesses
Corporate Advertising in Sport
Relationship Between Owners and Athletes
Draft and the Reserve Clause
Professional Team Sport Athletes Fight for Free Agency
Amateur Sport as a Business
Ambiguous Case: Intercollegiate Sports and Amateurism
Economics of Collegiate Sport
Gambling and Sport
Issues About Sports Betting in the United States
Issues About Sports Betting in Canada
Sports Gambling and College Students
Summary
Notes
12. Sport and the Mass Media
Social Roles of the Mass Media
Prominent and Subtle Roles of the Media
Mass Media and Social Theories
Symbiosis of Mass Media and Sport
Enduring Linkages Between the Mass Media and Sport
Television: The Monster of the Sports World
Increasing TV Sports Coverage
Economic Aspects of Televised Sports
Television's Influence on Sport
Increases in Sport Revenue
Television Drives Shifts in Popularity of Sports
Professional Sports Franchise Locations and the Media
Television: The Financial Foundation for Big-Time Intercollegiate Sport
Television Taps High School Sports
Modifying Sports to Accommodate TV
Television's Own Sports
Televised Sport as a Socially Mediated Event
Impact of Sport on the Mass Media
Increased Sport in the Media
Sport's Privileged Treatment by the Media
Sports Consumers and the Mass Media
Internet: The Newest Form of Mass Communications for Sports
Integration of the Internet, Television, Computers, and Video Games
Social Media: Facebook, YouTube, and Twitter
Media Sport: Gender, Race, and Disabilities Issues
Reproduction of Hegemonic Masculinity in Media Sport
Media Sport and Gender Inequities
Media Sport and Racial and Ethnic Inequities
Media Sport and Disabilities Inequities
Sports Journalism and the Mass Media
Sportscasters: Narrators of Mediated Sport
Minority Sport Journalists and Broadcasters
Women Sport Journalists and Broadcasters
Summary
Notes
13. Sport and Politics
Politics as a Social Institution
Social Theories and Politics
Intertwining of Politics and Sports
Political Uses of Sport
Sport as a Vehicle for Propaganda
Sport and Nationalism
Sport as an Opiate of the Masses
Exploitation of Sport by Politicians
Sport as a Vehicle of Change in Society
Globalization and Sport
Political Olympic Games
Political Problems and the Olympic Movement
Proposals for Reforming the Olympic Games
Summary
Notes
14. Sport and Religion
Relationship Between Religion and Society
Personal and Social Roles of Religion
Historical Affiliation Between Religion and Sport
Ancient Greece: Creators of Organized Sports Events
Early Christian Church and Roman Sport Spectacles
Pre-Columbian Societies: Sport in the Americas
Reformation and Protestantism in the North American Colonies
Religious Objections to Sport Declined in the Nineteenth Century
Religion and Sport Conciliation
Sport as Religion
Similarities Between Sport and Religion
Critical Views About Sport as Religion
Religion Uses Sport
Churches
Religious Leaders Embrace Sport
Church Colleges and Universities
Religious Organizations and Sports
Fellowship of Christian Athletes
Religion and Professional Sports Organizations
Sport and Religion Publications
Missionary Work of Churches and Sport
Religious Evangelizing by Athletes and Coaches
Promise Keepers: Patriarchy, Gender, and Sexuality
Sportianity Confronting Social Issues
Value Orientations of Religion and Sport
Protestant Ethic and Sports
Protestantism and Contemporary Sport
Sport Uses Religion
Use of Prayer and Divine Intervention
Use of Magic
Magic and Its Uses in Sports
Summary
Notes
15. Contemporary Trends and the Future of Sport in North America
Demographic Trends in North America
Population Composition
Location of Population
Population Trends and Sport
Dominating Forces in Our Lives: Work, Technology, and Sporting Activities
Information/Service North American Society
Information/Service Workplace and Sporting Activities
Future Society and Sport
Cerebral Sports of the Future
Violent Sports of the Future
Technology and Future Sport
Counterpoint to Technosports: Ecosports
Trends in the Economy and Future Sports
Rise of Neoliberalism and Sport for Development and Peace
Future of Professional Sports
Future of Televised Sports
Internet Technology and Sports Viewing
Video Technology and Sports Video Games
Intercollegiate Athletics and the Future
Secondary School Sports and the Future
Trends in Social Values and Future Sport
Quest for Democracy and Equality
Trends in Sports Values
People with Disabilities and Sport
Senior Populations and Sport
LGBTQ in Sport
New Emphasis on Participation and Cooperation
Troubling Trend: Sports Incivility
Summary
Notes.