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Sport: A Very Short Introduction (Paperback)
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Sport: A Very Short Introduction (Paperback)
Series: Very Short Introductions
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Sport is big business; international in nature and the focus of
much media and cultural attention. In this Very Short Introduction,
Mike Cronin charts the history of sport, from its traditional
origins in folk football and cock fighting to its position as a
global phenomenon today. Looking at a variety of sports from team
games such as rugby, cricket, and football to games for individuals
such as golf, tennis, and skiing, he considers how these first
emerged and captivated the interest of ordinary people, and how
sport has been transformed within our daily lives. Exploring the
relationship between sport and class, gender, commerce, identity,
and ethics, Cronin considers some of the central issues in sport
today, including the high pay of professional footballers and the
glamour of sports women, as well as fair play standards. Charting
sport through the ages and around the world, this is a short guide
to the history, development, and place of sport in contemporary
global society. ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions
series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in
almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect
way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors
combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to
make interesting and challenging topics highly readable.
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