Sport : A Very Short Introduction
by Cronin, Mike
Edition statement:1st Published by : Oxford University Press (Oxford, New York) Physical details: 133 Pages 17x11 cm | PB ISBN:9780199688340.| Item type | Current location | Collection | Call number | Status | Date due | Barcode |
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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 emergedand captivated the interest of ordinary people, and how sport has been transformed within our daily lives. Exploring the relationship betw.
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