Böcker av Richard Giulianotti

In this new edition of his acclaimed book, Richard Giulianotti provides a critical sociological interpretation of modern sport. As global festivals such as the Olympic Games and football s World Cup demonstrate, sport s social, political, economic and cultural significance is becoming ever more apparent across the world.

Engaging analysis the of the process of globalization and its impact on the world's most popular sport.

This groundbreaking collection provides the first detailed social analysis of football within Africa. The book should be compulsory reading, for social scientists in sport studies and African studies and for informed football followers everywhere.

Offers a critical examination of the rise of commercialism in sport, exploring the ethical consequences of the evolution of sports into a commodity worth many billions of pounds worldwide.

Sport and Modern Social Theorists is an innovative and exciting new collection. The chapters are written by leading social analysts of sport from across the world, and examine the contributions of major social theorists towards our critical understanding of modern sport.

Sport and physical activity are now regularly used in efforts towards social and economic development, and peace and conflict resolution, on an international scale.