Sports Law

9781859418949

1859418945

Michel Foucault is one of the most influential thinkers of the modern age. His work profoundly influences the way we think about society, in particular how we understand social power, the self, and the body. Foucault and Sport explores how Foucauldian theory can inform our understanding of the body, domination, identity and freedom as experienced through sport and exercise. * Part I: Power, Knowledge and the Self introduces Foucault and his ideas, highlighting key debates for sociologists of sport and exercise. * Part II: Foucauldian Interpretations of the Body and Lived Experiences in Sport and Exercise uses Foucault's theories to explore power relations, the body, identity and the construction of social practices in sport and exercise. * Part III: Aesthetics of Ethical Self-Stylisation examines the ways in which individuals make sense of the social forces surrounding them, considering physical activity, fitness and sport practices as expressions of freedom and sites for social change. Accessible and clear, Foucault and Sport considers cultures and experiences in sports, exercise and fitness, coaching and health promotion. In addition to presenting established Foucauldian perspectives and debates, the text also provides innovative discussion of how Foucault's later work can inform the study and understanding of sport and the physically active body.