Sports Culture by Ellis Cashmore (9780415285551)

Description - Sports Culture by Ellis Cashmore

This book examines individual issues, people, artefacts, events and organizations in the field of sport in their historical, social and cultural contexts. Coverage is wide-ranging with more than 170 entries including: aggression, corruption, drugs, eating disorders, Michael Jordan, Don King, left-handedness, nationalism, racism, Raging Bull, tobacco. The book also includes suggestions for further reading to help with further study, and a comprehensive index. Erwin Bengry, Staffordshire University, UK. Simoner, Gardner, Anglia Polytechnic University, UK. Barrie Houlihan, Staffordshire University, UK. David Jary, Staffordshire Un

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