Modern sports emerged from a background of traditional sports in
the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. These sports were a
product of the industrial revolution, the scientific revolution and
urbanization. This lively and clear survey provides a wide-ranging
overview of the history of modern sports, covering such topics as:
- how the major modern sports came about and how they spread
throughout the world with the help of enthusiastic individuals,
sports organizations, the YMCA and the Olympic movement.
- discussions of some of the most popular modern world sports
including: soccer, basketball, baseball, cricket, table tennis,
tennis, formula one racing, golf, swimming, skiing, volleyball,
track and field, boxing, judo and cycling. These are among the most
popular, although there are some 300 sports in the world.
- the history of both western and non-western sports in depth, as
well as the increasing globalization of sports today.
- the challenges facing the world of sports today, such as
commercialization and the use of performance-enhancing drugs.
General
Imprint: |
Routledge
|
Country of origin: |
United Kingdom |
Series: |
Themes in World History |
Release date: |
September 2004 |
First published: |
2004 |
Authors: |
David G. McComb
|
Dimensions: |
234 x 156 x 11mm (L x W x T) |
Format: |
Hardcover
|
Pages: |
130 |
ISBN-13: |
978-0-415-31811-2 |
Categories: |
Books >
Sport & Leisure >
Sports & outdoor recreation >
General
|
LSN: |
0-415-31811-4 |
Barcode: |
9780415318112 |
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