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Bringing a cultural and social dimension to the study of sport, this introductory guide will help students understand the context of sport and the place it has in the lives of individuals as well as in modern British society as a whole. Theoretically rigorous yet accessible, Understanding Sport includes:
- up-to-date coverage of key socio-cultural issues
- suggested further reading, to expand students' understanding of the topics introduced
- end-of-chapter essay topics and questions, to help students consolidate their knowledge
- extensive referenece lists and a thematic index, to direct sutdents and lecturers toward further research materials.
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Modern sports have exhibited some core characteristics that make them specifically modern, and these can best be understood in contrast to earlier forms of sports. Read the first page
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Modern sports have exhibited some core characteristics that make them specifically modern, and these can best be understood in contrast to earlier forms of sports. Read the first page
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