Summary
Richard Giulianotti: Sport - Critical Sociology
As demonstrated by global sports festivals, such as the Olympic Games and soccer World Cups, the social, political, economic and cultural significance of sport is becoming increasingly evident throughout the world. Its popularity speaks convincingly enough that sociologists must no longer ignore sport. From chapter to chapter, Giulianotti offers an overview of a whole series of issues related to sports within the framework of the most important sociological theories, such as functionalist theory, Weberian sociology, Marxism, postmodern sociology and globalization theory. The author's detailed study and research of a large number of sports in international contexts makes this work particularly interesting for students who follow lectures in the field of sports and leisure studies, cultural studies and modern social theories.
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