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Sports in American history : from colonization to globalization

By Pfister , Gertrud; Gems , Gerald R.; Borish , Linda J

Book information

Publisher
Human Kinetics
Year
2008
ISBN
978-0-7360-5621-2, 0-7360-5621-1, 0-7360-8766-4, 978-0-7360-8766-7
Language
english
Format
PDF
Filesize
48 MB (50364766 bytes)
Edition
1
Pages
372\389
Time added
2016-01-24 03:00:00
Sports -- United States -- History. Sports -- Soci

Description

Sports in American History: From Colonization to Globalization journeys from the early American past to the present to offer a compelling account of the historical evolution of American sporting practices. This text provides insights that allow readers to develop new and alternative perspectives, examine sport as a social and cultural phenomenon, generate a better understanding of current sport practices, and consider future developments in sport in American life.--[book cover]. �Read more... Abstract: Examines how women, minorities and ethnic and religious groups have influenced US sporting culture. This book gives students a broader knowledge of the complexities of sport, health and play in the American experience and how historical factors, such as gender, ethnicity, race and religion, provide an understanding of sports in American history. �Read more...

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