Sport: a very short introduction

Sport is big business; international in nature and the focus of much media and cultural attention. In this 'Very Short Introduction', Mike Cronin charts the history of sport, from its traditional origins in folk football and cock fighting to its position as a global phenomenon today. Looki...

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1. Verfasser: Cronin, Mike (VerfasserIn)
Format: Elektronisch E-Book
Sprache:English
Veröffentlicht: [Oxford] Oxford University Press 2014
Schriftenreihe:Very short introductions
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Zusammenfassung:Sport is big business; international in nature and the focus of much media and cultural attention. In this 'Very Short Introduction', Mike Cronin charts the history of sport, from its traditional origins in folk football and cock fighting to its position as a global phenomenon today. Looking at a variety of sports from team games such as rugby, cricket, and football to games for individuals such as golf, tennis, and skiing, he considers how these first emerged and captivated the interest of ordinary people, and how sport has been transformed within our daily lives
Beschreibung:Includes bibliographical references and index
Beschreibung:1 Online-Ressource (152 Seiten) Illustrationen
ISBN:9780191781339
DOI:10.1093/actrade/9780199688340.001.0001

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