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Wiley-Blackwell A Companion to American Sport History - Book

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Brand: Wiley-Blackwell
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Explore the evolution of athletics through A Companion to American Sport History. This volume provides the first comprehensive analysis of scholarship within the growing field of American sport history. It serves as a vital resource for students and historians looking to understand how sports have shaped and been shaped by American society. This collection features original essays from many of the top scholars currently working in the field. The text covers a wide chronological range, tracing the development of sports from colonial times through to the present day. Readers will find deep insights into the academic history of the subject, making it an essential addition to any library focused on social and cultural history. Whether you are interested in the roots of organized games or the modern era of professional athletics, this book offers a thorough examination of the discipline.

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Provides the first complete analysis of scholarship regarding the academic history of American sport.

Includes original essays contributed by many of the finest scholars working in the field of sport history.

Offers a broad chronological scope covering sports from colonial times to the present day.

Covers major athletic disciplines including baseball, football, basketball, boxing, golf, motor racing, and tennis.

Serves as a comprehensive guide to the growing academic field of American sport history.

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Brand: Wiley-Blackwell
Format: Hardcover
ASIN: 0470656123
Category: Books > Subjects > History > Social & Cultural
Domain: Amazon UK
Release Date: 23 May 2014
Listed Since: 29 July 2010

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