The Allure of Sports in Western Culture

The Allure of Sports in Western Culture
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Publisher : University of Toronto Press
Total Pages : 282
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ISBN-10 : 9781487504182
ISBN-13 : 1487504187
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Download or read book The Allure of Sports in Western Culture written by John Zilcosky and published by University of Toronto Press. This book was released on 2019 with total page 282 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sports are the most popular spectator events in the history of the world. This volume demonstrates how sports shape societies and individuals. The essays offer critical new insights and historical case studies from historians, theorists, literature scholars, and athletes.


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