Sport and the Shaping of Civic Identity in Chicago (Hardcover)

This study uses sociological and historical methodologies to analyze the role of sport in the formation of urban identity in Chicago. The author traces the transformation of Chicago from a frontier town to a commercial behemoth, examining its role as an immigration, transportation, and entertainment hub. The author argues that, as a pioneering leader in American sport history, Chicago allowed teams and athletes to forge a unique national and global identity. This thorough and well-researched study makes a major contribution to debates on the social and psychological functions of sport culture.

General

Imprint:	Lexington Books
Country of origin:	United States
Series:	Sport, Identity, and Culture
Release date:	February 2020
Authors:	Gerald R. Gems
Dimensions:	241 x 161 x 23mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover - Cloth over boards
Pages:	314
ISBN-13:	978-1-4985-9897-2
Categories:	Books > Reference & Interdisciplinary > Interdisciplinary studies > Cultural studies > General Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Social institutions > Leisure Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Social groups & communities > Urban communities
LSN:	1-4985-9897-8
Barcode:	9781498598972

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