| Sports Culture: An A-Z Guide Contributor(s): Cashmore, Ellis (Author) |
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ISBN: 0415285550 ISBN-13: 9780415285551 Publisher: Routledge OUR PRICE: $74.09 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: December 2002 Annotation: We live in a culture in which sports play an important role. The growth in broadcasting, merchandising, iconography and the commercialization of sports has led to an increasing interest in the emerging field of sports culture. This book examines individual issues, people, artefacts, events and organizations in their historical, social and cultural contexts. Coverage is wide-ranging with more than 170 entries; including, Aggression; Corruption; Drugs; "Field of Dreams"; Michael Jordan; and Racism. The book also includes suggestions for further reading and a comprehensive index. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Sports & Recreation | Reference |
| Dewey: 338.926 |
| LCCN: 99016891 |
| Series: Routledge World Reference |
| Physical Information: 0.96" H x 6.28" W x 9.24" (1.80 lbs) 496 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: We live in a culture in which sports play an important role. The growth in broadcasting, merchandising, iconography and the commercialization of sports has led to an increasing interest in the emerging field of sports culture. |