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Communication and Sport: Surveying the Field
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In this article, the authors introduce the concept of communication and sport, and discuss the role of sport in parent-child interactions and player-coach relationships in sport. But they do not discuss the relationship between player-player relationships and sport organizations.Abstract:
1 Introduction to Communication and Sport 2 Community in Sport 3 Sports Media 4 Sports Fan Cultures 5 Sports and Mythology 6 Gender in Sport 7 Race and Ethnicity in Sport 8 Politics and Nationalism in Sport 9 Performing Identity in Sports 10 Communication and Sport in Parent-Child Interactions 11 Player-Coach Relationships in Sports 12 Small Groups/Teams in Sport 13 Crisis Communication in Sports Organizations 14 The Commodification of Sport 15 Sports Gaming 16 Communication and Sport in the Futureread more
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