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...a welcome addition to the literature in the rapidly expanding field ofsports studies. It is up to date comprehensive and well and clearly written.Though primarily sociological in its orientation it will help students postgraduate and undergraduate alike and their teachers as well to establishconnections between the various subdisciplines and guide them to sources whichwill enable them to probe issues more deeply... It is a beautifully craftedbook and is sure to be a hit with students and their teachers. It would notsurprise me in the least however if it appealed to sports lovers moregenerally... It is a tour de force and I recommend it unreservedly EricDunning Professor in Sociology The Centre for the Sociology of SportUniversity of LeicesterSports studies is one of the fastest growing fields in higher education today.The SAGE Dictionary of Sports Studies brings a timely muchneeded andcomprehensive tool for all students in this multidisciplinary field. Eachentry provides a basic definition a guide to research themes and a clearaccount of the relevance of the concept in understanding sport. Not onlyindispensable for quick clarification of terms it will give students aspringboard for more indepth research and critical analysis. It offers Cross referencing to assist critical thinking A list of key readings for each entry Expert definitions drawn from sociology history psychology economicsmanagement and business politics and policy physical education and healthand research methods. Concise studentfriendly and authoritative entries.Covering sociology history psychology politics business physicaleducation health and research methods The SAGE Dictionary of Sports Studiesprovides the first onestop reference guide for all students who study thesocial aspects of sport. «
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