Sociology: sport & leisure books

This important new book from one of the world's leading sociologists of sport weaves together social theory, history...  Read More >>

A range of thinkers in philosophy, religion, and the social sciences have argued that thanks to science, technology,...  Read More >>

This book explores the lived experiences of boxers in a French banlieue, largely populated by people from working-class...  Read More >>

 Read More >>

 Read More >>

This book brings together a body of new research which looks both backwards and forwards to consider how far the...  Read More >>

This book looks at the UEFA European Championship (Euro 2012) as both a crowning achievement of, and a way to sustain,...  Read More >>

This book develops new and innovative methods for understanding the cultural significance of places such as World...  Read More >>

A fresh, modern anthology featuring new and seasoned voices on Canada’s favourite sports — edited by acclaimed,...  Read More >>

 Read More >>

 Read More >>

 Read More >>

 Read More >>

 Read More >>

""Author and 'cabinologist' Dale Mulfinger explores the role that cabins have had and continue to have in family...  Read More >>

This edited collection examines how fantasy sports play has established a prominent and promising foothold in the...  Read More >>

 Read More >>

 Read More >>

 Read More >>

 Read More >>

This is the first book to provide a critical criminological perspective on sport and the connections between sport...  Read More >>

The themes of nationhood, geography, citizenship, acculturation, identity, globalization, narrative and mythology...  Read More >>

 Read More >>

 Read More >>

 Read More >>