Sport in industrial America, 1850-1920

By Steven A. Riess

Subjects: Sociological aspects, Gv706.5 .r54 2013, Sports--united states--history--20th century, Sports--united states--history--19th century, Sociological aspects of Sports, Sports, Histoire, Sports--history, Sports--united states--sociological aspects, Sports, social aspects, Sports, history, Sports--sociological aspects, Aspect sociologique, History, Sport, 306.4/830973

Description: "Sport in Industrial America, 1850-1920 presents the second edition of Stephen A. Riess well-loved synthesis of the development of sport during one of the most transformational times in the nations history. New edition maintains the books acclaimed level of research, analysis, and readability; explores topics including urbanization, ethnicity, class, sport in educational institutions, women in sport, and sports 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 and; features a newly revised and updated Bibliographical Essay."--Publisher's Website.