The SAGE Dictionary of Sports Studies

ISBN-13: 9781412907354 / Angielski / Miękka / 2008 / 304 str.

Dominic Malcolm

Opis

Sports studies is one of the fastest growing fields in higher education today. The SAGE Dictionary of Sports Studies brings a timely, much-needed, and comprehensive tool for all students in this multi-disciplinary field. Each entry provides a basic definition, a guide to research themes, and a clear account of the relevance of the concept in understanding sport. Not only indispensable for quick clarification of terms, it will give students a springboard for more in-depth research and critical analysis. Key Features Offers cross referencing to assist critical thinking Includes a list of key readings for each entry Provides expert definitions drawn from sociology, history, psychology, economics, management and business, politics and policy, physical education and health, and research methods Gives concise, student-friendly, and authoritative entriesCovering sociology, history, psychology, politics, business, physical education, health and research methods, The SAGE Dictionary of Sports Studies provides the first one-stop reference guide for all students who study the social aspects of sport.