This is a succinct and comprehensive account of the contemporary sociology of sport. It starts by tracing the key ‘moments’ in the transition from pre-moder
Media, Sports and Society provides a foundation for research on the communication of sports. The volume is framed by a seminal article outlining the parameters
Praise for the First Edition: "Barrie Houlihan's astonishingly ambitious and skilfully assembled collection examines the relations between sport, social policy
This comprehensive collection focuses on sports culture and its relationship to institutions in the surrounding society. The editors' introduction describes the