Disability, Sport and Society: An Introduction

by Nigel Thomas and Andy Smith

Book Overview

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.

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• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0415378192
• ISBN13: 9780415378192
• Release Date: January 2009
• Publisher: Routledge
• Length: 178 Pages
• Weight: 0.72 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.1" x 9.1"