Download or read book Introduction to the Sociology of Sport written by Otmar Weiss and published by International Studies in Sport. This book was released on 2021 with total page 336 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The sociology of sport is a relatively new scientific discipline, which has spread rapidly and developed in different directions across the world. It investigates social behavior, social processes, and social structures in sport, as well as the relationship between sport and society. The book Introduction to the Sociology of Sport aims to give its readers a comprehensive overview of this fascinating topic. For this purpose, it shows the interrelations between sport and identity, social class, gender, socialization, social groups, (mass) communication, the economy, and politics. In addition, the book introduces a new, innovative theory that helps readers understand the social specificity and worldwide popularity of sport"--