Sports in American History: From Colonization to Globalization

Gems, Gerald R.

ISBN 10: 1492526525 / ISBN 13: 9781492526520

Published by Human Kinetics, 2017

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Synopsis:

Sports in American History Second Edition journeys from the early American past to the present day. It gives students a compelling grasp on the evolution of American sporting practices. The text provides insight into new and alternative perspectives examines sport as a social and cultural phenomenon generates a better understanding of current sport practices and considers future developments in American sport. This updated second edition includes brand new chapters more than 150 images and a new ancillary package for lecturers. The new final chapter highlights sport in the 21st century to give students an updated view of contemporary sport.

About the Author: Gerald Gems is a professor in the sport science department at North Central College in Naperville Illinois. Gems is an international scholar and the author of more than 200 publications, including 18 books. Linda Borish is an associate professor of history and gender and women s studies at Western Michigan University. She has focused her research on American womens sport and health history. Her research has appeared in both national and international publications. Gertrud Pfister is a professor at the University of Copenhagen in Denmark. She was president of the International Sport Sociology Society from 2001 to 2007. Pfister is a fellow of the European College of Sport Science.

Bibliographic Details

Title: Sports in American History: From ...
Publisher: Human Kinetics
Publication Date: 2017
Binding: Hardcover
Condition: Acceptable
Edition: 2nd Edition