Social Theory, Sport, Leisure

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By Ken Roberts

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Social Theory, Sport and Leisure by Ken Roberts is a concise and accessible introduction to social theory tailored for students exploring the sociology of sport and leisure. The book presents a chronological journey through the work of key social theorists, providing historical context, biographical details, and practical applications of their ideas to questions around sport and leisure. Each chapter functions independently, allowing flexible use for both students and lecturers.
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This textbook is ideal for students and educators in social sciences, particularly those studying or teaching sport and leisure sociology. It is suitable for readers seeking a clear, jargon-free overview without prior knowledge of social theory.

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Ken Roberts’ Social Theory, Sport and Leisure 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.

Ordered chronologically, each chapter:

Focuses on the work of a major social theorist and their most influential ideas
Provides helpful historical and biographical detail to set the person and their thinking in contemporary context
Identifies questions in sport and leisure on which the theory can shed useful light
Considers how the ideas can be, or have been, applied in the study of sport and leisure
Works as a self-contained unit, enabling students and lecturers to use the book flexibly according to their needs

Written 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.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781138936720

Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 30 March 2016

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Routledge

Illustration: 1 Tables, black and white; 1 Line drawings, black and white; 1 Illustrations, black and white

Audience: Tertiary education

DIMENSIONS

Width: 156.0mm

Height: 234.0mm

Weight: 570g

Pages: 214

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About the Author

Ken Roberts is Emeritus Professor of Sociology and Research Fellow at the University of Liverpool. He has also contributed to sport and leisure teaching at the University of Chester for over twenty-five years. He is a founder and honorary life member of the Leisure Studies Association, past President of the International Sociological Association Research Committee on Leisure, and past President of the World Leisure Organization’s Research Commission. His books have been used on sport and leisure courses for forty years.