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Sport in American Culture : From Ali to X-Games by Joyce D. Duncan (2004, Hardcover)
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Product Identifiers
PublisherABC-Clio, LLC
ISBN-101576070247
ISBN-139781576070246
eBay Product ID (ePID)1880413
Product Key Features
Number of Pages496 Pages
Publication NameSport in American Culture : from Ali to X-Games
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year2004
SubjectPopular Culture, Sociology of Sports, General
TypeTextbook
AuthorJoyce D. Duncan
Subject AreaSports & Recreation, Social Science
FormatHardcover
Dimensions
Item Height1.1 in
Item Weight50.5 Oz
Item Length11 in
Item Width8.5 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceCollege Audience
LCCN2004-017583
Dewey Edition22
Reviews"The approach is unique, and the essays raise pertinent issues concerning not only sport but also American society in general. Summing Up: Recommended. General readers; lower-division undergraduates." - Choice, "In actuality, the approximately 400 entries in this encyclopedia run from Hank Aaron to Mildred Zaharias, but the selection of Muhammad Ali and the 'extreme sports' X Games for inclusion in the subtitle highlights the volume's emphasis on the broad cultural impact of sports." - Reference & Research Book News, "… an amazing range of individual subjects is covered here. Bottom line this fun and thought-provoking resource offers an extensive bibliography for further study … recommended for all public libraries." - Library Journal, "In actuality, the approximately 400 entries in this encyclopedia run from Hank Aaron to Mildred Zaharias , but the selection of Muhammad Ali and the 'extreme sports' X Games for inclusion in the subtitle highlights the volume's emphasis on the broad cultural impact of sports." - Reference & Research Book News, "In actuality, the approximately 400 entries in this encyclopedia run from Hank Aaron to Mildred Zaharias , but the selection of Muhammad Ali and the 'extreme sports' X Games for inclusion in the subtitle highlights the volume's emphasis on the broad cultural impact of sports." -- Reference & Research Book News "... an amazing range of individual subjects is covered here. Bottom line this fun and thought-provoking resource offers an extensive bibliography for further study ... recommended for all public libraries." -- Library Journal "Since the strength of this particular encyclopedia is its emphasis on the relationship between sports and Amercan culture, it is unique among sports reference sources and is a recommended purchase for public library reference or academic library collections. It would also be useful in high school libraries with large sports collections." -- Booklist "As a cultural history of sport, this book is a keeper. ... A well-organized, accessible resource." -- Library Journal "The approach is unique, and the essays raise pertinent issues concerning not only sport but also American society in general. Summing Up: Recommended. General readers; lower-division undergraduates." -- Choice "A well-organized, accessible resource." -- School Library Journal "This title is recommended for academic libraries." -- American Reference Books Annual, "Since the strength of this particular encyclopedia is its emphasis on the relationship between sports and Amercan culture, it is unique among sports reference sources and is a recommended purchase for public library reference or academic library collections. It would also be useful in high school libraries with large sports collections." - Booklist, "As a cultural history of sport, this book is a keeper. … A well-organized, accessible resource." - Library Journal
Number of Volumes1 vol.
IllustratedYes
Dewey Decimal306.4/83/0973
SynopsisA unique and timely exploration of the cultural impact of sport on American society, including lifestyles, language, and thinking. Sport in American Culture is the first and only reference work to provide an in-depth and up-to-date exploration of sport and its impact on American culture. Essays from more than 200 scholars, professionals, and sports enthusiasts address how sport has changed our lifestyles, language, and thinking. Arranged alphabetically, the work introduces key sport figures and national icons, with a focus on their cultural impact, examines individual sports and how they have influenced society, and discusses such phenomena as the billion-dollar athletic apparel industry, sport as big business, and the effect of sport on gender, racial views, pride, and nationalism. In addition to expected topics, the work also includes less studied areas such as myths, audience rituals, Wheaties, comic books, the hula hoop, and religion., Sport in American Culture is the first and only reference work to provide an in-depth and up-to-date exploration of sport and its impact on American culture. Essays from more than 200 scholars, professionals, and sports enthusiasts address how sport has changed our lifestyles, language, and thinking. Arranged alphabetically, the work introduces key sport figures and national icons, with a focus on their cultural impact, examines individual sports and how they have influenced society, and discusses such phenomena as the billion-dollar athletic apparel industry, sport as big business, and the effect of sport on gender, racial views, pride, and nationalism. In addition to expected topics, the work also includes less studied areas such as myths, audience rituals, Wheaties, comic books, the hula hoop, and religion., A unique and timely exploration of the cultural impact of sport on American society, including lifestyles, language, and thinking.
LC Classification NumberGV706.2.D86 2004
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