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The Sport Star

- Modern Sport and the Cultural Economy of Sporting Celebrity

About The Sport Star

Addressing a number of prominent sports and sport stars, this book demonstrates the economic and cultural factors that have contributed to the popularity of sport stars. It also examines issues such as race and gender, the impact of professionalization, growing media coverage, and the role of agents.

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  • Language:
  • English
  • ISBN:
  • 9780761943501
  • Binding:
  • Hardback
  • Pages:
  • 224
  • Published:
  • August 23, 2005
  • Dimensions:
  • 156x234x17 mm.
  • Weight:
  • 480 g.
Delivery: 2-4 weeks
Expected delivery: December 19, 2024

Description of The Sport Star

Addressing a number of prominent sports and sport stars, this book demonstrates the economic and cultural factors that have contributed to the popularity of sport stars. It also examines issues such as race and gender, the impact of professionalization, growing media coverage, and the role of agents.

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