Mud, sweat, and beers : a cultural history of sport and alcohol / Tony Collins and Wray Vamplew.
Mud, sweat, and beers : a cultural history of sport and alcohol / Tony Collins and Wray Vamplew.
Mud, sweat, and beers : a cultural history of sport and alcohol / Tony Collins and Wray Vamplew.
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Publisher
Oxford ; New York : Berg, c2002.
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N362.292/73
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Language
English
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Physical Description
Physical content
v, 151 p. ; 24 cm.
Contents
1. This Sporting House: The Pub and Sport -- 2. A Thirsty Business: The Drinks Industry and Sport -- 3. Cheers! Alcohol and the Sporting Crowd -- 4. A Little of What Does You Good? Alcohol, the Athlete and Sporting Performance -- Conclusion: More than Beer and Skittles?
Publication information
Publisher
Oxford ; New York : Berg, c2002.
Series
Place of Publication
England
Date Published
c2002.
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Summary
"From hooliganism to commerce, from advertising and sponsorship to health and fitness, if there is one thing that brings athletes, fans, and financial backers together it must be beer. This cultural history of drinking and sport examines the roles masculinity, class and regional identity play in alcohol consumption at a broad range of matches, race...
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Full title
Mud, sweat, and beers : a cultural history of sport and alcohol / Tony Collins and Wray Vamplew.
Notes
General note
Global sport cultures, 1472-2909.
Includes index.
Includes bibliographical references (p. 127-138) and index.
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N362.292/73
Record Identifier
74VvjNR7KkaZ
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https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/74VvjNR7KkaZ
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ISBN
1859735584 (pbk.)
9781859735534 (cloth)
1859735533 (cloth)
9781859735589(pbk.) :
1859735584(pbk.) :
9781859735589 (pbk.) :
1859735584 (pbk.) :
9781859735589 (pbk.)
DDC
362.292088796
MMS ID
991015219789702626
