{"product_id":"the-sociology-of-sports-brandon-lang-9781793507150","title":"The Sociology of Sports","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Sociology of Sports\u003c\/em\u003e explores the sociological significance of sports in the United States and around the world. The anthology features diverse readings and perspectives that illustrate the important role of sports in the lives of millions of people.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e The text is organized into six sections. The first provides an overview of the main theories used to shed light on social behavior and explains sports sociology. The second examines how sports perpetuate race, class, gender, and religious inequality. Section Three explores the positive and negative effects of technology on sports. Section Four includes descriptions and analyses of recent trends in youth and amateur sports, while Section Five considers changes in fan and player behavior over time. The final section discusses how sports shape and are shaped by politics and the economy.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e The revised first edition features more robust introductions for Sections Two and Five, which now provide increased coverage on social class, the Black Lives Matter movement, and relevant current events. Chapters 18 and 20 have been updated to include new information on the relocation of professional sports franchises and sweetheart stadium deals, as well as updates on fantasy sports.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Accessible and interesting, \u003cem\u003eThe Sociology of Sports\u003c\/em\u003e alerts readers to legitimate concerns about sports while also celebrating the positive role that sports play in health and community building.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrandon Lang\u003c\/strong\u003e is an associate professor of sociology at Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania. He holds a Ph.D. in sociology from North Carolina State University, Raleigh. In addition to the sociology of sports, Dr. Lang is interested in the sociology of community, the environment, and music. His writing has appeared in numerous journals including \u003cem\u003eCulture and Agriculture\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eTechnology in Society\u003c\/em\u003e, and \u003cem\u003eJournal of Environmental Education\u003c\/em\u003e. Dr. Lang is a member of the International Sociology of Sport Association and the Eastern Sociological Society.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Brandon Lang\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1793507155\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781793507150\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Cognella Academic Publishing\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 12\/11\/2019\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 402\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.75lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 10.00h x 8.00w x 0.82d","brand":"Brandon Lang","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":43941696569599,"sku":"9781793507150","price":165.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/products\/img_9a46f780-3dc6-42bc-b76e-d085dc8c2ef7.jpg?v=1681454436","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/the-sociology-of-sports-brandon-lang-9781793507150","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}