Games People Played - A Global History of Sport (Hardcover)

Games People Played is, surprisingly, the first global history of sport. The book shows how sport has been practiced, experienced and made meaningful by players and fans throughout history. It assesses how sports developed and diffused across the globe, as well as many other aspects, from emotion, discrimination and conviviality; politics, nationalism and protest; and how economics has turned sport into a huge consumer industry. It shows how sport is sociable and health-giving, and also contributes to charity, however it also examines its dark side: its impact on the environment, the use of performance-enhancing drugs, and match fixing. Published during Summer Olympic year, covering everything from football to baseball, boxing to motor racing, this book will appeal to anyone who plays, watches and enjoys sport, and wants to know more of its history and global impact.

General

Imprint:	Reaktion Books
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	August 2021
Authors:	Wray Vamplew
Dimensions:	234 x 156 x 44mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	400
ISBN-13:	978-1-78914-457-4
Categories:	Books > Sport & Leisure > Sports & outdoor recreation > Sporting events, tours & organisations > General
LSN:	1-78914-457-4
Barcode:	9781789144574

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