Ethnicity and Sport in North American History and Culture

by David K. Wiggins and George Eisen

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The editors use the unique lens of the history of sports to examine ethnic experiences in North America since 1840. Comprised of 12 original essays and an Introduction, it chronicles sport as a social institution through which various ethnic and racial groups attempted to find the way to social and psychological acceptance and cultural integration. Included are chapters on Native Americans, Irish-Americans, German-Americans, Canadians, African-Americans,...

Format:Hardcover

Language:English

ISBN:0313288143

ISBN13:9780313288142

Release Date:August 1994

Publisher:Praeger

Length:272 Pages

Weight:1.75 lbs.

Dimensions:0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"

Related Subjects

Americas History Politics & Social Sciences Social Science Social Sciences Sports & Outdoors Sports & Recreation

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