Disability, Sport and Society, 1st Edition
an introduction
$97.18
- Paperback
178 pages
- Release Date
5 December 2008
Summary
Disability sport is a relatively recent phenomenon, yet it is also one that, particularly in the context of social inclusion, is attracting increasing political and academic interest. The purpose of this important new text - the first of its kind - is to introduce the reader to key concepts in disability and disability sport and to examine the complex relationships between modern sport, disability and other aspects of wider society.Drawing upon original data from interviews, surveys and polic…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780415378192 |
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| ISBN-10: | 0415378192 |
| Author: | Nigel Thomas, Andy Smith |
| Publisher: | Taylor & Francis Ltd |
| Imprint: | Routledge |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 178 |
| Edition: | 1st |
| Release Date: | 5 December 2008 |
| Weight: | 350g |
| Dimensions: | 234mm x 156mm |
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Critics Review
‘Thomas and Smith have delivered a much-needed critical examination of the opportunities and challenges facing the modern Paralympic and disability sport movement. In the run-up to London 2012 this is a book that should be read by all students, academics, administrators and policy-makers with an interest in disability sport.’ - Dame Tanni Grey-Thompson
“There is a real need for this book. It provides a unique and valuable sociological analysis of disability sport.”
Karen P DePauw, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
About The Author
Nigel Thomas
Staffordshire University, UK University of Chester, UK
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