Sport in Industrial America, 1850-1920

Sport in Industrial America, 1850-1920
ISBN-10
1118537823
ISBN-13
9781118537824
Category
History
Pages
336
Language
English
Published
2012-11-20
Publisher
John Wiley & Sons
Author
Steven A. Riess

Description

Sport in Industrial America, 1850-1920 presents the second edition of Stephen A. Riess’s well-loved synthesis of the development of sport during one of the most transformational times in the nation’s history. New edition maintains the book’s acclaimed level of research, analysis, and readability Explores topics including urbanization, ethnicity, class, sport in educational institutions, women in sport, and sport’s role in manifesting city, regional, and national pride. Includes an entirely new chapter on the globalization of American sport Includes a new bank of photographs and images. Features a newly revised and updated Bibliographical Essay

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