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Sport and the Shaping of Civic Identity in Chicago (Hardcover): Gerald R. Gems

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

Gerald R. Gems

Series: Sport, Identity, and Culture

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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.

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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 Promotions
LSN:	1-4985-9897-8
Barcode:	9781498598972