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Adventure and outdoor sports - from rock climbing to freestyle kayaking - are a modern social phenomenon that can tell us much about the relationship between sport, culture and contemporary society. In this engaging new introductory text, adventure sports are used to illustrate key concepts in social theory and to demonstrate why an understanding of social theory is essential for any student taking a course in sport, adventure, or outdoor education. Each chapter in the book introduces a key 'classical' or modern social theorist, including Marx, Durkheim, Weber and Elias, or a universal topic...

Like the writing that airplanes display in the sky, God also displays His splendor to us. We often just don't take the time to see Him throughout the day. Written in the Skies is a compilation of short, inspirational stories that will encourage you to leave your comfort zone of tradition and move into a deep friendship with your Creator. You will be compelled to take a look at every day "coincidences" and see them through new eyes. Those every day "coincidences" may just be a meeting with the Lord.

This state-of-the-art Research Handbook provides a challenging and critical examination of the complex issues surrounding sports in contemporary societies. Featuring contributions from world-leading scholars, it focuses upon the impact of their research, together with significant social issues and controversies in sport. International and comprehensive, the Research Handbook is organised around the key themes of governance, economics, events, the athletes and the future. Chapters examine the various theoretical and methodological approaches undertaken by the contributors and outline the...