Sports in World History

Sports in World History
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Publisher : Psychology Press
Total Pages : 130
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ISBN-10 : 9780415318129
ISBN-13 : 0415318122
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Book Synopsis Sports in World History by : David G. McComb

Download or read book Sports in World History written by David G. McComb and published by Psychology Press. This book was released on 2004 with total page 130 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A wide ranging overview of the history of modern sports including material on sports organizations, the commercialisation of sports and the use of performance-enhancing drugs.


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