Sports in American History

Sports in American History
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Publisher : Human Kinetics
Total Pages : 386
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ISBN-10 : 9781450407892
ISBN-13 : 1450407897
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Book Synopsis Sports in American History by : Gerald R. Gems

Download or read book Sports in American History written by Gerald R. Gems and published by Human Kinetics. This book was released on 2008 with total page 386 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sports in American History: From Colonization to Globalization journeys from the early American past to the present to offer a compelling account of the historical evolution of American sporting practices. This text provides insights that allow readers to develop new and alternative perspectives, examine sport as a social and cultural phenomenon, generate a better understanding of current sport practices, and consider future developments in sport in American life.--[book cover].


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