Sociology: sport and leisure

The spectacle of major cultural and sporting events can preoccupy modern societies.

This book analyses the social and cultural status of high streets in the age of recession and austerity.

Does travel broaden the mind?

Animals are conscious beings that form their own perspective regarding the lifeworlds in which they exist, and according to which they act in relation to their species and other animals.

The roles and impacts of planned events within tourism are of increasing importance for destination competitiveness.

This provocative book makes the case for the complete removal of national symbolism in the Olympic Games.

Der deutsche Immobilienmarkt entwickelt sich zunehmend zu einem Transaktionsmarkt.

Leisure is a key aspect of modern living.

Published to mark the career of one of sports history's pioneers, this book traces the evolution of sport across three continents.

Diego Maradona was a powerful midfielder who won a World Cup.

This official and exclusive kids' guide to EURO 2024 contains all the essential information young football fans need in the run-up to the Championship, which kicks off on 14th June 2024.

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Soccer is one of the world's most popular sports.

Soccer superstar Abby Wambach grew up playing sports with her six older brothers and sisters.

When veggie-nibbling Grazers and meat-munching Biters take to the soccer field, it's a showdown of prehistoric proportions.

The World Cup is international soccer's championship tournament, and it rules the global sports stage.

Get ready to explore one of the toughest questions in soccer: Who is the greatest midfielder of all time?

Discover the hectic behind-the-scenes drama of transfer deadlines through the players, managers, chairmen, agents, scouts, analysts, fans, journalists, broadcasters and bookmakers.

A revolution on the roads is approaching.

Most of us see sports as a welcomeeven blessedrelief from the challenges and frustrations of everyday life.

Born 20 years apart, Sophia Smith and Abby Wambach have both ruled the soccer field as forwards.

With more than 270 national team goals and 4 Women's World Cup titles between them, Alex Morgan and Mia Hamm are two of the greatest soccer players ever.

Soccer legends Lionel Messi and Pele thrill fans with their dazzling moves, incredible goals, and World Cup wins.

Manchester United's Cristiano Ronaldo is one of the most celebrated forwards around.

It's a gooooooooaaaaaaal!

During his soccer career, superstar forward Pele won three FIFA World Cup titles and became the all-time leading scorer for Brazil.

With fast feet, pinpoint accuracy, and clever playmaking, Sophia Smith is one of Team USA's best young strikers.

Ginelle is the captain of the Sandview D team and she is intent on winning, whatever it takes.

There is Rugby Union: the fast, compelling, TV-friendly combat sport in which sponsored gladiators are sold on their ability to crash into each other at top speed, and sometimes even to avoid each other and score.

Most of us see sports as a welcomeeven blessedrelief from the challenges and frustrations of everyday life.

This newly updated edition of The Soccer Encyclopedia (FIFA) will make you an expert of the most popular game in the world.

Christian Pulisic plays forward for the Chelsea Football Club in the Premier League, the top soccer league in England.

CJ has always been a natural athlete.

Soccer superstar Mia Hamm was a goal-scoring machine.

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Lionel Messi of Paris Saint-Germain is one of the best forwards in soccer history.

Prepare to tackle one of the toughest questions in soccer: Who is the greatest striker of all time?

El delantero de fútbol Lionel Messi de Paris Saint-Germain es conocido por su habilidad para hacer goles y su colección de premios.

Prepárate para atajar una de las preguntas más difíciles del fútbol: ¿quién es el portero de fútbol más grande de todos los tiempos?

On the island of Koh Panyee, in a village built on stilts, there is no open space.

Megan Rapinoe lends her tremendous soccer talents to both the United States Women's National Team and Reign FC of the National Women's Soccer League.

What goal caused the most legendary celebration in soccer history?

Prepárate para analizar una de las preguntas más difíciles del fútbol: ¿quién es el mediocampista más grande de todos los tiempos?

Prepare to field one of the toughest questions in soccer: Who is the greatest soccer goalkeeper of all time?

Prepárate para enfrentarte a una de las preguntas más difíciles del fútbol: ¿quién es el delantero más grande de todos los tiempos?

David Beckham starred for great soccer teams in England, Spain, and the United States.

If someone were to say 'it's not tennis', or 'not football' of shabby behaviour in any walk of life, he or she would not be understood.