Sports in world history / David G. McComb.
Sports in world history / David G. McComb.
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Author / Creator
Publisher
New York : Routledge, 2004.
Date
2004.
Call Numbers
N796.09/10
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Language
English
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Physical Description
Physical content
121 p. ; 24 cm.
Contents
1. Introduction -- 2. The athletic imperative and the reasons for sport -- 3. The emergence of modern sports -- 4. The globalization of sport -- 5. The significance of global sports.
Publication information
Publisher
New York : Routledge, 2004.
Series
Place of Publication
New York (State)
Date Published
2004.
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Scope and Contents
Summary
"Modern sports emerged from a background of traditional sports in the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. These sports were a product of the industrial revolution, the scientific revolution and urbanization. This lively and clear survey provides a wide-ranging overview of the history of modern sports."--BOOK JACKET.
Alternative Titles
Full title
Sports in world history / David G. McComb.
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Notes
General note
Themes in world history.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Contextual Information
Other version (online)
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Call Numbers
N796.09/10
Record Identifier
74VKpJj7MZAg
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https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/74VKpJj7MZAg
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ISBN
0415318122 (pbk)
9780415318112 (hbk)
0415318114 (hbk)
9780415318129 (pbk)
DDC
796.09
MMS ID
991019264689702626
