Ethnographies in Sport and Exercise Research

Ethnography has become an important method for researching and interpreting the social world, not least in the field of sport and exercise studies. This book is the first to provide a contemporary overview of the current state of ethnographic research and its application within sport and exercise, introducing and explaining a range of well-established and emerging ethnographic approaches. A series of chapter-length case studies demonstrate the challenges and rewards of ethnographic research in the context of sport and exercise, helping students and researchers to develop a solid understanding of qualitative research at both a theoretical and a practical level. This book is invaluable reading for any research methods course taken as part of a degree programme in sport and exercise, and a useful reference for all active researchers.