A selection of essays exploring the role of social institutions and political, economic and technological change in shaping the sport of middle class Victorians

A selection of essays exploring the role of social institutions and political, economic and technological change in shaping the sport of middle class Victorians

This exciting, accessible introduction to the field of Sports Studies is the most comprehensive guide yet to the relationships between sport, culture and societ

Although everyone loves to watch a fair, evenly matched sports contest, there is no such thing as "pure sport". The Sport and Society Reader is a collection of

Triumphant wins, gut-wrenching losses, last-second shots, underdogs, competition, and loyalty—it’s fun to be a fan. But when a football player takes a hit t