Sport and the Shaping of Civic Identity in Chicago Hardback
by Gerald R. Gems
Part of the Sport, Identity, and Culture series
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This study uses sociological and historical methodologies to analyze the role of sport in the formation of urban identity in Chicago.
The author traces the transformation of Chicago from a frontier town to a commercial behemoth, examining its role as an immigration, transportation, and entertainment hub.
The author argues that, as a pioneering leader in American sport history, Chicago allowed teams and athletes to forge a unique national and global identity.
This thorough and well-researched study makes a major contribution to debates on the social and psychological functions of sport culture.
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- Format:Hardback
- Pages:314 pages
- Publisher:Lexington Books
- Publication Date:13/02/2020
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- ISBN:9781498598972
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In Stock - low on stock, only 1 copy remainingFree UK DeliveryEstimated delivery 2-3 working days
- Format:Hardback
- Pages:314 pages
- Publisher:Lexington Books
- Publication Date:13/02/2020
- Category:
- ISBN:9781498598972