The Olympics: A History of the Modern Games (Illinois History of Sports)
This book examines major sports, both professional and intercollegiate, from baseball, football, and basketball to golf, tennis, stock car racing, and extreme sports, to explain how sports became a multibillion-dollar industry as well as a major influence on and reflection of American society. Jay also shows how sports have helped shape racial, gender, national, and class identities.
Country | USA |
Brand | Columbia University Press |
Manufacturer | Columbia University Press |
Binding | Paperback |
ItemPartNumber | Illustrated |
UnitCount | 1 |
Format | Illustrated |
EANs | 9780231125352 |
ReleaseDate | 2006-04-22 |