Sport: A Very Short Introduction
(Part of the Oxford's Very Short Introductions series Series and Very Short Introductions (#411) Series)
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Sport is big business; international in nature and the focus of much media and cultural attention. In this Very Short Introduction, Mike Cronin charts the history of sport, from its traditional origins in folk football and cock fighting to its position as a global phenomenon today. Looking at a variety of sports from team games such as rugby, cricket, and football to games for individuals such as golf, tennis, and skiing, he considers how these first...
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:0199688346
ISBN13:9780199688340
Release Date:January 2015
Publisher:Oxford University Press
Length:160 Pages
Weight:0.26 lbs.
Dimensions:0.4" x 4.2" x 6.7"
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