Acknowledgements
Abbreviations
Prologue
1. Functionalist Theories of Sport: Constructing Social Orders,
Solidarities and Systems
2. Weberian and Microsociological Approaches to Sport: Interpreting
Meanings, Identities and Rationalization
3. Marxist and Neo-Marxist Theories of Sport: Challenging
Capitalism, Alienation and Class Conflict
4. Cultural Studies Approaches to Sport: Contesting Domination and
Celebrating Resistance
5. ‘Race’ and Ethnicity in Sport: Competing against Racism and
Intolerance
6. Gender and Sexuality in Sport: Playing Against Patriarchy
7. The Body in Sport: Embodying Discipline, Experience and Risk
8. Sporting Places and Spaces: Fields of Affection, Commerce and
Fantasy
9. Elias on Sport: Figurations, Civilization and
Interdependence
10. Bourdieu on Sport: Domination, Distinction and the Public
Intellectual
11. Postmodern Sport: Fragmentation, Consumption and
Hyperreality
12. Globalization and Sport: Political Economy, Cultural Creativity
and Social Development
Epilogue: Towards A Critical Sociology of Sport
Richard Giulianotti is Professor of Sociology at Loughborough University, UK, and Professor II at Telemark University College, Norway
"Richard Giulianotti is one of the world’s leading sport
sociologists. In this new edition he once again proves that he is
not only a very accomplished expert in the field but also a
brilliant writer. The book provides an insightful overview of
important sociological theories and their application to relevant
phenomena of modern sport. I would definitely recommend it to
anyone who is interested in sport and cultural studies or social
scientific studies of sports."
Ansgar Thiel, University of Tübingen, Germany
"Rigorous and clearly organized, this second edition stands out
among the many introductory texts to sport sociology. Giulianotti’s
critical sociological perspective is embedded in a solid discussion
of social theory and pays close attention to the multiple meanings
that individuals’ everyday actions bring to sport. The book
inspires much-needed critical reflection on power inequalities in
sport while exploring alternative forms of sporting practice. It is
an essential text for any reader interested in understanding the
complexities of contemporary sport."
Pirkko Markula, University of Alberta, Canada
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