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Leftist Theories of Sport: A Critique and Reconstruction
William J. Morgan
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Description for Leftist Theories of Sport: A Critique and Reconstruction
Paperback. Series: Sport and Society. Num Pages: 288 pages. BIC Classification: WS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 153 x 22. Weight in Grams: 440.
The degradation of modern sport--its commercialization, trivialization, widespread cheating, cult of athletic stars and celebrities, and manipulation by the media--has led to calls for its transformation. William J. Morgan constructs a critical theory of sport that shores up the weak arguments of past attempts and points a way forward to making sport more humane, compelling, and substantive. Drawing on the work of social theorists, Morgan challenges scholars and fans alike to explore new spaces in sport culture and imagine the rich cultural and political possibilities to be found in the pastimes we follow with such passion.
The degradation of modern sport--its commercialization, trivialization, widespread cheating, cult of athletic stars and celebrities, and manipulation by the media--has led to calls for its transformation. William J. Morgan constructs a critical theory of sport that shores up the weak arguments of past attempts and points a way forward to making sport more humane, compelling, and substantive. Drawing on the work of social theorists, Morgan challenges scholars and fans alike to explore new spaces in sport culture and imagine the rich cultural and political possibilities to be found in the pastimes we follow with such passion.
Product Details
Publisher
University of Illinois Press United States
Number of pages
288
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Series
Sport and Society
Condition
New
Weight
438 g
Number of Pages
288
Place of Publication
Baltimore, United States
ISBN
9780252063619
SKU
V9780252063619
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About William J. Morgan
William J. Morgan is a professor in the School of Physical Activity and Educational Services at the University of British Columbia. He is the editor of Ethics in Sport, third edition.
Reviews for Leftist Theories of Sport: A Critique and Reconstruction
"Approaching the relations of sport and society with a truly philosophic mind, Morgan has important things to say that no one else has said with quite the same degree of detailed thoughtfulness. Leftist Theories of Sport is a critique not only of sports but also of contemporary society."
Allen Guttmann, author of The Olympics: A History of the Modern Games
Allen Guttmann, author of The Olympics: A History of the Modern Games