Download or read book The Social Roles of Sport in Caribbean Societies written by Michael A. Malec and published by Psychology Press. This book was released on 1995 with total page 280 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For the first time, a single book looks at the political, social, economic and cultural effect that sports such as baseball, soccer, basketball, and cricket have on today's modern Caribbean society. This collection of essays from various disciplines paints an interesting and timely portrait of sports and their function in and effect on Caribbean society. The Social Roles of Sport in Caribbean Societies discusses not only the cultural aspects of Caribbean sports but their economic and political impact as well. Overall, the volume provides an in-depth exploration of the very powerful effect that sports has on society in general and the Caribbean in particular.