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
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Publisher : Routledge
Total Pages : 2636
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ISBN-10 : 9781317459460
ISBN-13 : 1317459466
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Download or read book Sports in America from Colonial Times to the Twenty-First Century: An Encyclopedia written by Steven A. Riess and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2015-03-26 with total page 2636 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.


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