Sport Matters: Sociological Studies of Sport, Violence, and Civilization
- ISBN-10
- 0415064139
- ISBN-13
- 9780415064132
- Series
- Sport Matters
- Category
- Social Science
- Pages
- 281
- Language
- English
- Published
- 1999
- Publisher
- Psychology Press
- Author
- Eric Dunning
Description
Offering a comprehensive introduction to the study of modern sport from a sociological perspective, Sport Matters will appeal to both students and professionals alike.
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