208 Pages
10 B/W Illustrations
by
Routledge
208 Pages
10 B/W Illustrations
by
Routledge
208 Pages
10 B/W Illustrations
by
Routledge
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This book gives a fascinating history of the English experience of sport, following its development through the centuries from its earliest beginnings in social play and pastimes, via its adoption as an alternative to the clock-watching routine of urban life, to its modern incarnation as a global business.
Key themes and issues in the evolution of sport are examined, including:... Read more
1. Preview - What this book is about.
2. The Origins of Sport
3. The Commercialisation of Sport
4. Professionalism
5. Recreationalism
6. Amateurism
7. Club Fortunues
8. Post-War Developments
9. Sport as an Industry
10. Conclusions
Biography
Neil Wigglesworth is Honorary Research Fellow in the Department of History at Lancaster University, UK.
