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THE 2010 XVITH SASA CONGRESS: AN OVERVIEW.

Authors :
Khan, Sultan
Source :
South African Review of Sociology. 2010, Vol. 41 Issue 3, p127-130. 4p.
Publication Year :
2010

Abstract

The article discusses the highlights of the 16th South African Sociological Association (SASA) Congress held in East London, England. Sports, Leisure and Development in the 21st Century served as the event's theme. The opening address by Doctor Wilson Akpan, president of SASA, advocated the sociology of hope. Some of the topics of the discussions include the commercialisation of sports and the need for meaningful engagement in finding sociological solutions to social issues. It outlines the number of papers delivered at the congress.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
21528586
Volume :
41
Issue :
3
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
South African Review of Sociology
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
59414351
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1080/21528586.2010.516137