Discussion: Social Issues in Sport

Social Issues in Sport

Third Edition

Ronald B. Woods, PhD

University of Tampa

Human Kinetics

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Woods, Ron, 1943 November 6-

Social issues in sport / Ronald B. Woods. — Third edition.

pages cm

Includes bibliographical references and index.

1. Sports–Social aspects. 2. Sports–Sociological aspects. I. Title.

GV706.5.W655 2015

306.4’83–dc23

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