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American History Through American Sports: From Colonial Lacrosse to Extreme Sports [3 Volumes]: From Colonial Lacrosse to Extreme Sports

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This collection blends historical and popular culture perspectives in its analysis of the development of sports and sports figures throughout American history. "American History through American Sports: From Colonial Lacrosse to Extreme SportS" is unique in that it focuses on how each sport has transformed and influenced society at large, demonstrating how sports and popular culture are intrinsically entwined and the ways they both reflect larger societal transformations.

The essays in the book are wide-ranging, covering topics of interest for sports fans who enjoy the NFL and NASCAR as well as those who like tennis and watching the Olympics. Many topics feature information about specific sports icons and favorite heroes. Additionally, many of the topics' treatments prompt engagement by purposely challenging the reader to either agree or disagree with the author's analysis.

Pages: 1037

Format: ebook

Publisher: Praeger

Release: January 01, 2012

ISBN: 1299055362

ISBN 13: 9781299055360

American History Through American Sports: From Colonial Lacrosse to Extreme Sports [3 Volumes]: From Colonial Lacrosse to Extreme Sports

4/5 ( ratings)

This collection blends historical and popular culture perspectives in its analysis of the development of sports and sports figures throughout American history. "American History through American Sports: From Colonial Lacrosse to Extreme SportS" is unique in that it focuses on how each sport has transformed and influenced society at large, demonstrating how sports and popular culture are intrinsically entwined and the ways they both reflect larger societal transformations.

The essays in the book are wide-ranging, covering topics of interest for sports fans who enjoy the NFL and NASCAR as well as those who like tennis and watching the Olympics. Many topics feature information about specific sports icons and favorite heroes. Additionally, many of the topics' treatments prompt engagement by purposely challenging the reader to either agree or disagree with the author's analysis.

Pages: 1037

Format: ebook

Publisher: Praeger

Release: January 01, 2012

ISBN: 1299055362

ISBN 13: 9781299055360

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