Sports in America from Colonial Times to the Twenty-First Century: An Encyclopedia

Sports in America from Colonial Times to the Twenty-First Century: An Encyclopedia

EnglishEbook
Riess, Steven A.
Taylor & Francis
EAN: 9781317459477
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A unique new reference work, this encyclopedia presents a social, cultural, and economic history of American sports from hunting, bowling, and skating in the sixteenth century to televised professional sports and the X Games today. Nearly 400 articles examine historical and cultural aspects of leagues, teams, institutions, major competitions, the media and other related industries, as well as legal and social issues, economic factors, ethnic and racial participation, and the growth of institutions and venues. Also included are biographical entries on notable individuals-not just outstanding athletes, but owners and promoters, journalists and broadcasters, and innovators of other kinds-along with in-depth entries on the history of major and minor sports from air racing and archery to wrestling and yachting. A detailed chronology, master bibliography, and directory of institutions, organizations, and governing bodies-plus more than 100 vintage and contemporary photographs-round out the coverage.
EAN 9781317459477
ISBN 1317459474
Binding Ebook
Publisher Taylor & Francis
Publication date March 26, 2015
Pages 1200
Language English
Country United Kingdom
Authors Riess, Steven A.