Jay Coakley Knihy

Focusing on the intersection of sports, culture, and society, this book employs a topics-based approach with thought-provoking questions to explore the sociology of sport. The latest edition updates previous content with new examples and integrates contemporary debates, such as youth participation and funding issues, to present a comprehensive societal perspective. An accompanying Online Learning Centre enhances the learning experience by providing resources for both lecturers and students, including support materials and tests.

Focusing on the interplay between sports and societal issues, this book critically examines topics such as social class, race, and ethnicity in the sports realm. Coakley encourages readers to engage with these themes through an innovative Connect course that features SmartBook technology, promoting adaptive reading and study. This approach invites readers to reflect on the significance of sports in their own lives, educational settings, and communities, fostering a deeper understanding of the controversies surrounding athletics in society.

Clemence was a younger sister of A E Housman, classicist and poet. When, aged 22, she left her comfortable Victorian middleclass Worcestershire home to go to London to look after her rebellious, artistic younger brother, Laurence, it was a slightly shocking thing to do. This title presents a study of this unusual couple.