Applied sociology of sport / editors: Andrew Yiannakis, Susan L. Greendorfer.
Contributor(s): Yiannakis, Andrew
| Greendorfer, Susan L.
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BookPublisher: Champaign, Ill. : Human Kinetics Books, 1992Description: viii, 288 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.ISBN: 0873223209.Subject(s): Sports -- Sociological aspectsDDC classification: 306.483 | Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Date due | Barcode | Item holds |
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| General Lending | MTU Bishopstown Library Lending | 306.483 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | 1 | Available | 00028232 |
Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:
This book helps students in applied sociology of sport courses understand the theoretical basis for an applied sociology of sport, provides examples of different types of applied research and knowledge transfer, and suggests directions for future developments. It also emphasises the need for relevancy in research, making it an excellent reference for sport sociologists, sport psychologists, sport administrators, and educators.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Section 1: A theoretical framework -- Section 2: Issues and problems in developing an applied sociology of sport -- Section 3: Types of applied sociology of sport -- Part I: The explanatory phase -- Part II: The operational phase -- Part III: The knowledge transfer phase -- Section 4: Implementation -- Part I: Contexts of application -- Part II: Promotion of services -- Section 5: Future directions and the emerging debate.