Smart, Barry.

The sport star : modern sport and the culture economy of sporting celebrity / Barry Smart. - London : SAGE, 2005. - 217 p. ; 24 cm. - Theory, culture & society. .

Includes index.

Includes bibliographical references.

9780761943518 (pbk.)


Sports--Sociological aspects.
Athletes--Social life and customs.
Celebrities.
Fame.
Sport.