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Sport and Society: History, Power and Culture

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Presents an account of the contemporary sociology of sport. This title traces the key 'moments' in the transition from pre-modern to modern sport, giving detailed accounts of the athletic competition in the ancient games at Olympia; the genesis of modern track-and-field athletics in 19th-century England; and, the reconstruction by de Coubertin.

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  • Language:
  • English
  • ISBN:
  • 9780335210701
  • Binding:
  • Paperback
  • Pages:
  • 224
  • Published:
  • May 16, 2005
  • Dimensions:
  • 152x228x15 mm.
  • Weight:
  • 374 g.
Delivery: 2-4 weeks
Expected delivery: October 27, 2024

Description of Sport and Society: History, Power and Culture

Presents an account of the contemporary sociology of sport. This title traces the key 'moments' in the transition from pre-modern to modern sport, giving detailed accounts of the athletic competition in the ancient games at Olympia; the genesis of modern track-and-field athletics in 19th-century England; and, the reconstruction by de Coubertin.

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