Sport, culture and society an introduction
It is impossible to fully understand contemporary society and culture without acknowledging the place of sport. Sport is part of our social and cultural fabric, possessing a social and commercial power that makes it a potent force in the world, for good and for bad. Sport has helped to start wars an...
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| Formato: | Libro electrónico |
| Idioma: | Inglés |
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Milton Park, Abingdon, Oxon ; New York :
Routledge
2012.
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| Edición: | 2nd ed |
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| Ver en Biblioteca Universitat Ramon Llull: | https://discovery.url.edu/permalink/34CSUC_URL/1im36ta/alma991009703313506719 |
| Sumario: | It is impossible to fully understand contemporary society and culture without acknowledging the place of sport. Sport is part of our social and cultural fabric, possessing a social and commercial power that makes it a potent force in the world, for good and for bad. Sport has helped to start wars and promote international reconciliation, while every government around the world commits public resources to sport because of its perceived benefits. From the bleachers to the boardroom, sport matters.Now available in a fully revised and updated new edition, this exciting, comprehens |
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| Notas: | Description based upon print version of record. |
| Descripción Física: | 1 online resource (521 p.) |
| Bibliografía: | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| ISBN: | 9780203883808 9781134020553 |
