Sports in American Life: A History
"It's all here--the rise of sports in America, the emergence of athlete celebrities, the growth of the sports business empire, and our jaw-dropping fascination with the entire process.  Embedded in Davies' narrative are important stories of race, gender, ethnicity, and economics.  And behind it all breathes Davies' passion for his subject." -Randy Roberts,author ofA Team For America: The Army-Navy Game that Rallied a Nation (2011) “I am a big fan of Davies' book.  No text does a better job of discussing sports' central role in American society.  The first edition worked extremely well with my students, and with added coverage on women and extreme sports, the second edition is stronger still.” –Alan Bloom, Valparaiso University“Well-researched and effectively summarizes the significance of sport within the broader US history. Davies’ work also provides insight into the business of athletics, contextualizing how it interacts with politics and economics. A first-rate book to introduce students to this evolving and vibrant field!” –Jorge Iber, Texas Tech University