Items related to American Sports
Synopsis
American Sports offers a reflective, analytical history of American sports from the colonial era to the present. Readers will focus on the diverse relationships between sports and class, gender, race, ethnicity, religion and region, and understand how these interactions can bind diverse groups together. By considering the economic, social and cultural factors that have surrounded competitive sports, readers will understand how sports have reinforced or challenged the values and behaviors of society.
"synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.
About the Author
Benjamin G. Rader is James L. Sellers Professor of History at the University of Nebraska and is coeditor of the Sport and Society Series of the University of Illinois Press. He has recently authored the third edition of Baseball: A History of America’s Game (2008), the second edition of American Ways: A History of American Cultures, 2 vols. (2006), and has had articles appear in The Journal of American History, Western History Quarterly, American Quarterly, Pacific Historical Quarterly, The Journal of Popular Culture, and The Journal of Sport History. Married with two adult children and three grandchildren, he continues to be an avid tennis player.
From the Back Cover
The Fifth Edition of this widely acclaimed book offers a gracefully written, analytical history of American sports from the colonial era to the present. It gives special attention to the meanings of sports in historical contexts and the historical relationship between sports and such social cleavages as class, race, ethnicity, gender and region as well as the power that sports have exercised in binding diverse peoples together.
"About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.
Search results for American Sports
Stock Image
American Sports: From the Age of Folk Games to the Age of Televised Sports (4th Edition)
Seller: -OnTimeBooks-, Phoenix, AZ, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: good. A copy that has been read, remains in good condition. All pages are intact, and the cover is intact. The spine and cover show signs of wear. Pages can include notes and highlighting and show signs of wear, and the copy can include "From the library of" labels or previous owner inscriptions. 100% GUARANTEE! Shipped with delivery confirmation, if you're not satisfied with purchase please return item! Ships via media mail. Seller Inventory # OTV.0130801127.G
Stock Image
American Sports: From the Age of Folk Games to the Age of Televised Sports (4th Edition)
Seller: Greenworld Books, Arlington, TX, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: very_good. Fast Free Shipping â" Very Good condition book with a firm cover and clean pages. Shows normal use and some light wear or limited notes markings. A solid, nice copy to enjoy. Seller Inventory # GWV.0130801127.VG
Stock Image
American Sports: From the Age of Folk Games to the Age of Televised Sports (4th Edition)
Seller: Redux Books, Grand Rapids, MI, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Very good paperback. The text has a few markings. Covers show minor shelf wear with minor rubbing, scuffing and a corner crease.; 100% Satisfaction Guaranteed! Ships same or next business day! Seller Inventory # 112406050016
Stock Image
American Sports: From the Age of Folk Games to the Age of Televised Sports (4th Edition)
Seller: HPB Inc., Dallas, TX, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
paperback. Condition: Very Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority! Seller Inventory # S_477947312
Stock Image
American Sports: From The Age Of Folk Games To The Age Of Televised Sports: Fourth Edition
Published by
Prentice Hall, Upper Saddle River, NJ, 1999
ISBN 10: 0130801127
ISBN 13: 9780130801128
Used
Softcover
Seller: a2zbooks, Burgin, KY, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Softcover. Condition: Good. Fourth Edition. The books text has writing and highlighting. Minor shelf and corner wear to the cover. Binding is still in good condition. Cover and corners curl and have some creasing. Size: 9.3 in x 7.3 in x 0.8 in. 344 pp. Multiple copies available this title. Quantity Available: 3. Shipped Weight: Under 1 kilo. Category: Education; ISBN: 0130801127. ISBN/EAN: 9780130801128. Pictures of this item not already displayed here available upon request. Inventory No: 1561004833. Seller Inventory # 1561004833
Stock Image
American Sports: From The Age Of Folk Games To The Age Of Televised Sports: Fourth Edition
Published by
Prentice Hall, Upper Saddle River, NJ, 1999
ISBN 10: 0130801127
ISBN 13: 9780130801128
Used
Softcover
Seller: a2zbooks, Burgin, KY, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Softcover. Condition: Very Good. Fourth Edition. The books text appears to be clean. Minor shelf and corner wear to the cover. Binding is still in good condition. Cover and corners curl and have some creasing. Small cut on back cover. Size: 9.3 in x 7.3 in x 0.8 in. 344 pp. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: Under 1 kilo. Category: Education; ISBN: 0130801127. ISBN/EAN: 9780130801128. Pictures of this item not already displayed here available upon request. Inventory No: 1561004836. Seller Inventory # 1561004836