Book

Making sense of sports / Ellis Cashmore.

Summary:

This book looks at sport not just as recreation, but as an integral part of contemporary culture, with connections to industry, commerce and politics. It explores the history and theories of sport, and touches on more controversial issues.

Record details

ISBN: 9780415552219 (pbk.)
ISBN: 9780415552202 (hardback)
ISBN: 0415552206 (hardback)
ISBN: 0415552214 (pbk.)
ISBN: 9780203872697
ISBN: 020387269X
Physical Description: xiv, 586 p. : ill. ; 25 cm.
Edition: 5th ed.
Publisher: Milton Park, Abingdon, Oxon ; Routledge, 2010.

Content descriptions

Bibliography, etc. Note:

Includes bibliographical references (p. 530-552) and indexes.

Formatted Contents Note:

1. Introduction -- 2. Back at nature -- 3. Built for action -- 4. A very different animal -- Burning question #1: How old are sports? -- 5. The hunt for reasons -- 6. In the mind -- 7. The pursuit of perfection -- Burning question #2: Why don't more gay athletes come out? -- 8. Control of the body -- 9. Sports emasculated -- 10. Behind on points -- Burning question #3: Is cheating fair? 11. Champs and cheats -- 12. Not for the fainthearted -- 13. Representing the challenge -- Burning question #4: Why do we like to bet on sports? -- 14. A match made in heaven -- 15. Planet Murdoch -- 16. The tick [Nike swoosh] that conquered the world -- Burning question #5: Is being left-handed an advantage in sports? -- 17. Buying into celebrity culture -- 18. Morals and medals -- 19. Same rules, different game -- 20. Things to come.