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Understanding Sport
by John Horne, Alan Tomlinson, Garry Whannel, and Kath Woodward
Published 15 April 1999
Bringing a cultural and social dimension to the study of sport, this introductory guide will help students understand the context of sport and the place it has in the lives of individuals as well as in modern British society as a whole. Theoretically rigorous yet accessible, Understanding Sport includes:
up-to-date coverage of key socio-cultural issuessuggested further reading, to expand students' understanding of the topics introducedend-of-chapter essay topics and questions, to help students consolidate their knowledgeextensive referenece lists and a thematic index, to direct sutdents and lecturers toward further research materials.