3. on the surface, sports and new forms of leisure also seem to run counter to themes of rationalization, organization, and efficiency embodied in professionalization. Disney World, Great Adventure etc. 1. approach of Peiss, Working Class Amusements. Did they make any difference at all. C. Addams, Spirit of Youth chs.
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Games are only one kind of play, and play is only one kind of pastime. Both Guttman and Riess divide sports history into three approaches, which seem roughly parallel although not quite the same. A Weberian . A. Developed out of ancient medieval football., and ultimate soccer. B. Interpretations 1.