New Labour's modernization agenda has produced an avalanche of change in the UK that has posed formidable challenges for everyone involved in social work, whether as service users, practitioners, or managers. This textbook's three sections cover the main

Playing and watching sport can teach us a great deal about wider social issues. This book looks at how identities are constructed and reinforced in sport, exploring notions of race, class, sexuality and nationalism. With contributions from international experts, this book is key reading for students of sociology and sports studies.