{"title":"Ken Roberts","description":"\u003cp\u003eKen Roberts offers insightful explorations into social theory, sport, and leisure, making his works essential for readers interested in the dynamics of society and culture. His writing provides a thoughtful analysis of how sport and leisure activities intersect with broader social structures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eGrounded in the field of \u003cem\u003eEducation \u0026amp; Reference\u003c\/em\u003e, Roberts' books are valuable for students and scholars alike, blending academic rigour with accessible prose. Readers can expect a nuanced discussion that enhances understanding of contemporary social issues through the lens of sport and leisure studies.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"social-theory-sport-leisure-by-ken-roberts-9781138936720","title":"Social Theory, Sport, Leisure","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKen Roberts’ \u003ci\u003eSocial Theory, Sport and Leisure\u003c\/i\u003e offers a clear, compact primer in social theory for students needing to engage with the application of sociological perspectives to the study of sport and leisure. Written in a straightforward style and assuming no prior knowledge, the book provides a fresh and easy-to-read overview of sociology’s contribution to sport and leisure studies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOrdered chronologically, each chapter:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eFocuses on the work of a major social theorist and their most influential ideas\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eProvides helpful historical and biographical detail to set the person and their thinking in contemporary context\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eIdentifies questions in sport and leisure on which the theory can shed useful light\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eConsiders how the ideas can be, or have been, applied in the study of sport and leisure\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eWorks as a self-contained unit, enabling students and lecturers to use the book flexibly according to their needs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWritten by an outstanding sociologist of leisure and sport, this intelligent yet jargon-free textbook enables students to get to grips with a wide range of important concepts and understand their diverse applications. As such, it is essential reading for any course designed to explore the place and meaning of sport and leisure in society.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47607764254956,"sku":"9781138936720","price":376.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/61aed4750016e24e1b784b5a9428a5fb.jpg?v=1778187892"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/ken-roberts.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}