Binding: Paperback
Description: 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. Exploring the relationship between sport and class gender commerce identity and ethics Cronin considers some of the central issues in sport today including the high pay of professional footballers and the glamour of sports women as well as fair play standards. Charting sport through the ages and around the world this is a short guide to the history development and place of sport in contemporary global society. About THE Series: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket - sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts analysis perspective new ideas and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable.
Title: Sport: A Very Short Introduction
Author(s): Cronin Mike (Academic Director Of Boston College In Ireland)
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Barcode: 9780199688340
Pages: 160 Pages, 10 Black And White Illustrations
Publication Date: 1/1/2015
Series: Very Short Introductions
Category: History Of Sport