1: The Sociology of Sport: What is it and why study it?
2: Producing Knowledge About Sports in Society: What is the Role of Research and Theory?
3: Studying the Past: Does It Help us Understand Sports Today?
4: Sports and Socialization: Who Plays and What Happens to Them?
5: Sports and Children: Are Organized Programs Worth the Effort?
6: Deviance in Sports: Is It Out of Control?
7: Violence in Sports: How Does It Affect Our Lives?
8: Gender and Sports: Does Equity Require Ideological Changes?
9: Race and Ethnicity: Are They Important in Sports?
10: Social Class: Do Money and Power Matter in Sports?
11: Sports and the Economy: What Are the Characteristics of Commercial Sports?
12: Sports and the Media: Could They Survive Without Each Other?
13: Sports and Politics: How Do Governments and Globalization Influence Sports?
14: Sports in High School and College: Do Competitive Sports Contribute to Education?
15: Sports and Religions: Is It a Promising Combination?
16: Sports in the Future: Are We Agents of Change?
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