{"product_id":"social-issues-in-sport-9781718235021","title":"Social Issues in Sport","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eStudy the role, impact, and influence of sport in society.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe fifth edition of \u003ci\u003eSocial Issues in Sport\u003c\/i\u003e provides updated content and fresh perspectives on critical issues in sport, making it an invaluable resource for students, educators, and professionals. It delves into current trends in sport and examines complex ways that sport interconnects with politics, economics, religion, race, gender, and more. The textbook is intended for those exploring sport objectively for the first time, aiming to understand the role sport plays in society and in their personal lives.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eUpdates include the following: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNew statistics on youth sport participation and trends in youth team sports, including a \u003cb\u003enew focus on mental health and coach training\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExaminations of high-profile \u003cb\u003ecoaching scandals, deviant behavior, and violence in sport, as well as strategies for promoting fair play and ethical conduct\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConversations surrounding the \u003cb\u003eimportance of diversity and inclusion\u003c\/b\u003e and efforts to address racial and economic disparities, visibility of women's sports, and gender issues in sport\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInformation on the increasing attention given to \u003cb\u003eNIL policies\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdvancements in \u003cb\u003eadaptive sport technology\u003c\/b\u003e and \u003cb\u003einclusive fitness programs\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe text's approachable presentation style, full-color design, and ample learning tools are designed to stimulate critical thinking and enhance student engagement. To enrich the reading experience, students will find learning objectives, chapter introductions, key terms, chapter summaries, discussion questions, and engaging sidebars throughout the text. New to this edition are interviews with seasoned sport professionals, providing practical real-world insights on a variety of topics. Related online learning tools delivered through HK\u003ci\u003ePropel\u003c\/i\u003e include case studies for each chapter, all-new video interviews featuring author Nalani Butler, flash cards, supplemental video lectures, and chapter quizzes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart I\u003c\/b\u003e defines terms and establishes the purpose and importance of studying sport in society. \u003cb\u003ePart II\u003c\/b\u003e explores sport as an institution and delves into how it functions in relation to other institutions such as schools, colleges, and the Olympics. \u003cb\u003ePart III\u003c\/b\u003e focuses on the interaction between culture and sport and lays out the significance of social issues in the sport world, including sporting behavior, ethics, and morals; race and ethnicity; gender; and social class.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eSocial Issues in Sport, Fifth Edition With HKPropel Access, \u003c\/i\u003e offers an accessible pathway to understanding the multifaceted roles of sport and physical activity in society. Students will gain an appreciation for how sport has developed as both a component and reflection of our society.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNote: A code for accessing HK\u003ci\u003ePropel\u003c\/i\u003e is included with all new print books.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eRonald B. Woods, PhD, \u003c\/b\u003e is an adjunct professor of health science and human performance at the University of Tampa. He was a professor of physical education and men's tennis coach at West Chester University in Pennsylvania for 17 years and was inducted into the West Chester University Athletics Hall of Fame.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWoods also spent 20 years with the United States Tennis Association (USTA) and was the first director of player development charged with developing top junior players into successful playing professionals. He was honored by the International Tennis Hall of Fame with their Tennis Educational Merit Award in 1996. In 2010, Woods was inducted into the USTA Middle States Tennis Hall of Fame.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWoods has been a member of the United States Professional Tennis Association (USPTA) for over 40 years. He has served as the president of the USPTA middle states division and as a member of the national executive committee. He was honored by the USPTA as National Coach of the Year in 1982 and named a Master Tennis Professional in 1984. In 2012, Woods was inducted into the USPTA Middle States Hall of Fame.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA lifelong member of SHAPE America, Woods was a member of the U.S. Olympic Coaching Committee for eight years and the Coaches Commission of the International Tennis Federation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eB. Nalani Butler, PhD, \u003c\/b\u003e is an associate professor of sport management at Kennesaw State University. Butler is a former college student-athlete who continued her scholarly journey through the completion of a doctorate at the University of Tennessee at Knoxville. During her tenure in Knoxville, she volunteered her time as a graduate student representative for the Center for Sport, Peace, and Society, which works closely with the U.S. State Department on issues involving sport diplomacy. More recently, Butler's international experience involves being a part of the International Olympic Academy's International Session for Educators, where she worked with scholars around the globe to develop communication and understanding, using sport as a vehicle for peace and understanding.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eButler's past experiences in the sport industry include working with the Cincinnati Reds (MLB) team, USA Bobsled and Skeleton, the Georgia State University athletic department, and the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SIAC). She is an editorial board member of \u003ci\u003eEngaging Sports\u003c\/i\u003e and a former board commissioner for the Commission on Sport Management Accreditation (COSMA). Butler's experiences working, traveling, and playing sports have helped her to shape a scholarly professional trajectory, focused on exploring social issues in sport, locally and globally.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Human Kinetics Publishers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52078184104210,"sku":"9781718235021","price":152.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_1baf54d4-d195-489c-a625-2c80b6a963e0.jpg?v=1772533949","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/social-issues-in-sport-9781718235021","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}