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In the News: Today is Friday, September 3, the 246th day of year. In 1609 on this date Henry Hudson and his crew aboard the Half Moon entered present-day New York Harbor and began sailing up the river that now bears his name. Chairle Sheen is 45 years old today. Paris Hilton is banned from Steve Wynn-owned casinos because of her alleged cocaine possession. She may now have to resort to staying at the Las Vegas Hilton Hotel! Heat wave continues... PEARL JAM ROCKS!!!! |
Sports News: Great opening night of college football, especially the Pitt - Utah game. High School football begins tonight. The ORANGE play at Akron on Saturday. Start planning those tailgate parties now. What is better than eating and drinking on a parking lot outside a football stadium? Not much! Everyone hates preseason football games. Season ticket holders have to pay for the tickets. And that really sucks because its not real football and the teams to do not necessarily play to win. Players do not want to drop two preseason games in favor of a 18 game schedule. Nor should there be an 18 game season. Here is the easy solution. Drop two preseason games and keep the schedule at 16 games. Use some common sense NFL! Team USA sweeps its opening round games in the FIBA world championships. |
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Sports: Why People Love Them! (2009) |
Sports: Why People Love Them! Are you ready to read a sports book that provides an overall positive slant on sports? Well, Sports: Why People Love Them! is the book for you. Among the topics covered, the social aspects of tailgating, including how to put on a great tailgate; a discussion of sports rivalries; a look at all-time great sports films; a firm commitment to promoting good sportsmanship; the role of cheerleaders in sport; promotiong sports and physical education as a means of curtailing the growing obesity epidemic; sports in prison; the positive role that sports serve with autistic children; and a discussion on the Paralympics and the Special Olympics. Plenty of photos and interviews with leadings sports personalities. To order this book go to: www.univpress.com
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The Sociology of Sports: An Introduction (2009) |
The Sociology of Sports: An Introduction Ranging widely in its scope, this sociological exploration provides a critical look at the institution of sport but emphasizes the postive aspects by analyzing how sports affect and are affected by the mores, values, and general culture of a society. The Sociology of Sport provides a thorough study of the relationships between sports and such societal forces as violence, gender, race, religion, mass media, economics and others, commenting as well on the role of sports in high school and college life. American sports receive the fullest treatment, but the authors do not neglect the international aspects of sport. To order this book go to: http://www.mcfarlandpub.com/book-2.php?id=978-0-7864-4169-3
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Shameful Behaviors (2008)
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Shameful Behaviors:What do Paris Hilton, Britney Spears, Richard Gere, untalented American Idol singers, former FBI agent Robert Hanssen, former baseball player Jose Canseco, Dead-beat fathers, and drunken college students all have in common? They have all engaged in some type of shameful behavior. Seemingly, an increasing number of people are acting rudely, displaying poor etiquette, and acting shamelessly in an increasing number of social situations. In fact, it appears as though there is a rising culture of shamelessness in the United States. That is, people are engaging in behaviors that in the past would have brought embarrassment, shame, and a lower sense of self upon the perpetrator. Shameful Behaviors presents a unique look at American culture based on the premise that not only is there a rising culture of shamelessness; there is also a corresponding rise in formal and informal resistance against this trend. These patterns of resistance come primarily in the form of formal and informal shammings. In Shameful Behaviors, author Tim Delaney provides the reader with an informative and entertaining analysis of contemporary American culture. To Order this book go to:
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Simpsonology: There's a Little Bit Of Springfield in All of Us! (2008) |
Simpsonology: There’s A Little Bit Of Springfield in All of Us! Is designed to entertain and inform the reader on the social significance and relevancy of the TV show The Simpson’s. The social relevance of The Simpson’s is demonstrated by the fact the show touches upon every major social institution (for example, culture, friendship, romance, marriage and family, religion, politics, sports, physical and mental health, and popular culture holidays such as April Fools’ Day and Halloween) found in society. Utilizing a variety of approaches including sociological, psychological, and philosophical, Simpsonology demonstrates the prevalence of The Simpson’s in popular culture in the United States and around the world. To order this book go to: |
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Seinology: The Sociology of Seinfield (2006) |
Seinology: The Sociology of Seinfield (2006) The show about “nothing” is transformed into a book about “everything” as author Tim Delaney demonstrates the sociological relevance of the hugely popular television sitcom Seinfeld. Seinology is filled with excerpts from many of the now-classic episodes to illustrate key facets of social interaction and human behavior. In fifteen chapters, amusingly titled after some of the show’s famous incidents, Delaney reviews what its characters teach us about ourselves and the complex society in which we live. Whether you are the “master of your domain,” “sponge worthy,” a “double dipper” or not, you will find this book an engaging and entertaining way to learn basic sociological concepts and relive many of your favorite Seinfeld memories. To order this book go to: www.prometheusbooks.com |
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American Street Gangs (2006) |
American Street Gangs (2006) American Street Gangs offers a fresh and wide-ranging review of critical issues related to gang life. It provides a comprehensive historical review of street gangs; examines major theories and socio-economic reasons as to why gangs exist; presents a description of all types of gangs; including small, regional, and national gangs, and female gangs; and analyzes law enforcement techniques to combat the growing problem of gangs and diversion efforts to keep youths out of gangs. American Street Gangs will help readers to better understand the complex world of street gangs. Among the many specific gangs discussed are: Crips, Bloods, MS-13, Latin Kings, Black Gangster Disciples and the 18th Street Gang of Los Angeles. Delaney has studied street gangs first-hand in such cities as Los Angeles, San Diego, Buffalo, and Syracuse. This is the only textbook on gangs that offers a review of New York State street gangs in Syracuse, Rochester and Buffalo. To order this book go to: www.amazon.com |
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Contemporary Social Theory: Investigation and Application (2005) |
Contemporary Social Theory: Investigation and Application (2005) Contemporary social theory is dominated with a large number of social theorists who are generally very specialized in specific areas of study. As a result, contemporary social theory is usually described in relation to “schools of thought” where like-minded theorists are lumped together. Contemporary Social Theory: Investigation and Application begins with an examination of social theory and is followed by a review of the major schools of thought. In each of the chapters on the major schools is a review of the basic tenets, a discussion on some of the major theorists found in each school, their influences, and their contributions to social theory. The final chapter, “Applying Social Theory to Future Society,” predicts events to occur the future. Delaney introduces such terms as the five horrorists and enviromares. To order this book go to: www.amazon.com |
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Social Diseases: Mafia, Terrorism and Totalitarianism (2004) |
Social Diseases: Mafia, Terrorism and Totalitarianism (2004) Social Diseases: Mafia, Terrorism, Totalitarianism represents a collection of works written by scholars from the United States and Russia. The editors, Tim Delaney, Valerii Kuvakin, and Tim Madigan contributed chapters on this collaborative book published by the Russian Humanist Society. Delaney’s chapter “The Russian Mafia in the United States” provides a brief review of the origins of the Russian Mafia and their growing influence in organized crime schemes in the United States. Delaney’s “Street Gangs: A Growing Social Problem” provides an excellent review of the growing presence of gangs in the United States and worldwide. This Book Is Sold Out in the United States Available in Moscow through the Russian Humanist Society
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Classical Social Theory: Investigation and Application (2004) |
Classical Social Theory: Investigation and Application (2004) provides an excellent overview of classical social theory with a concentration on sociological thought. An introductory chapter provides a review of some of the many social, political, and philosophical antecedents that preceded the founding of sociology. Chapters Two through Thirteen provide a review of specific social thinkers critically important to the development and expansion of the field of sociology. Among the theorists discussed are Comte, Spencer, Marx, Durkheim, Weber, Simmel, Mead, and Homans. Special focus is paid to showing the relevancy of the ideas of these classical social thinkers. In Chapter 14, “Contributions from Women to Classical Social Theory,” Delaney presents the only textbook on classical social theory with a chapter on the contributions of early women social thinkers (written by the author of the textbook itself). To order this book go to: www.amazon.com |
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Values, Society & Evolution (2002) |
Values, Society & Evolution (2002) In Values, Society and Evolution, Editor Tim Delaney secured chapter submissions from scholars around the world including the United States, Russia, New Zealand and Spain. A wide variety of topics are discussed in this book including, Herbert Spencer and his ideas on social evolution; Karl Marx and social change; the role of religion in society; religious doomsday cults; the value of multiculturalism; the role of the media in sports; the value of sports heroes to society; and ethical issues in social research. The underlying theme of this book is the realization that most brilliant thinkers share a belief in the overall progress of humanity due to the guiding principles of rationalism and scientific inquiry and discovery. This book is sold out |
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Community, Sport And Leisure (2001, 1999) |
Community, Sport And Leisure (2001, 1999) Community, Sport and Leisure represents Delaney’s first book. A great deal of original research conducted by Delaney is presented in Community, Sport and Leisure. The author clearly demonstrates the important role of sport in society. Sport is one of the most dominant institutions in American society (behind, perhaps, the family and religion) and its place in culture has been well documented throughout history and will assuredly remain a dominant institution in the future. Among the topic areas are the role of sport in the community; behaviors of sport gamblers; the controversy surrounding the use of “Indian” imagery in sport nicknames, logos, and mascots; the role of athletes as heroes; and an analysis of the similarities and differences between sport and religion. This book is sold out
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