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In sociological discussions on sports, defining the term ‘sport’ remains a recurring problem. In general, it is best not to deliberate upon the matter for too long and to raise the specific subject one has in mind. After all, each and every one of us understands what we are talking about.
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Stokvis, R. (1992). Sports and Civilization: Is Violence the Central Problem?. In: Dunning, E., Rojek, C. (eds) Sport and Leisure in the Civilizing Process. Palgrave Macmillan, London. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-349-11191-6_5
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