Sports and Society
Beer, Babes, and Balls
Looks at contemporary sports talk radio and its relations to both traditional and newer forms of masculinity.
National Identity and Global Sports Events
Explains why cities dig deep in their pockets to host the Olympics and countries breed teams for success on the world soccer stage.
Feminist Sport Studies
Uses personal narratives to highlight the development of feminist sport studies.
In the Game
Examines the relationship between gay male athletes, sport, and American masculinity.
Paradoxes of Youth and Sport
Highlights the practical benefits and the many problems of youth and sports in the United States.
The Swimsuit Issue and Sport
Explores the cultural meanings of the swimsuit issue and shows how Sports Illustrated secures a large audience of men by creating a climate of hegemonic masculinity.
Outsiders in the Clubhouse
A sociological examination of life within the subworld of women's professional golf that explores the interpersonal relations between athletes, fans, and sponsors on the LPGA tour and looks at tensions between gender, class, and prowess within the social world of golf.