The Sports Process: A Comparative and Developmental Approach

by Eric G. Dunning, Joseph A. Maguire, Robert E. Pearton (Editor)

Beginning with sport in the ancient world and progressing through the end of the cold war, contributions by sports sociologists examine how sport development is affected by politics, gender roles, nationalism, capitalism, class, race conflict, and economics. The editors are English, but the contributors are from many nations. Suggestions for essays and class discussion are included. Annotation copyright Book News, Inc. Portland, Or.

Hardcover

First published January 1, 1993