This is the first book to provide a critical criminological perspective
on sport and the connections between sport and crime. It draws on the
inter-disciplinary nature of criminology and incorporates emerging
perspectives like social harm, gender and sexuality, and green
criminology. Written from an international perspective, it covers topics
including sports scandals and the possibility of crime prevention
through sport. American football, boxing, soccer and sumo are all
examined. The book considers both sports law and the sociology of sport
and will be essential reading for students and academics in these
fields.