Title: Sports in American Life
First published: December 1, 2006
Description: From the Publisher: This richly documented book traces the evolution of American sports from the colonial period to the present. The narrative is organized around the argument that sports have been a significant social force throughout American history. Emphasizes the social, economic, and cultural interaction between sports and larger issues, such as gender, race, and class. Includes 50 photographs of key events and figures in the history of American sports. Written in a compelling, narrative style to engage undergraduate students.
Subjects: History, Sports, Sports, united states
Places: United States
LC classification: GV583 .D39 2007