Sports In American Life

Author : Richard O. Davies
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 504 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2016-08-09
Category : History
ISBN : 9781118912379

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Sports in American Life by Richard O. Davies Pdf

The third edition of author Richard O. Davies highly praised narrative of American sports, Sports in American Life: A History, features extensive revisions and updates to its presentation of an interpretative history of the relationship of sports to the larger themes of U.S. history. Updated include a new section on concussions caused by contact sports and new biographies of John Wooden and Joe Paterno. Features extensive revisions and updates, along with a leaner, faster-paced narrative than previous editions Addresses the social, economic, and cultural interaction between sports and gender, race, class, and other larger issues Provides expanded coverage of college sports, women in sports, race and racism in organized sports, and soccers sharp rise in popularity Features an all-new section that tackles the growing controversy of head injuries and concussions caused by contact sports

Author : Drew D. Brown
Publisher : McFarland
Page : 271 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2020-02-06
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781476669649

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Sports in African American Life by Drew D. Brown Pdf

African Americans have made substantial contributions to the sporting world, and vice versa. This wide-ranging collection of new essays explores the inextricable ties between sports and African American life and culture. Contributors critically address important topics such as the historical context of African American participation in major U.S. sports, social justice and responsibility, gender and identity, and media and art.

Author : Kathryn Jay
Publisher : Columbia University Press
Page : 317 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2004-06-02
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9780231500708

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More Than Just a Game by Kathryn Jay Pdf

More Than Just a Game tracks the explosion of the sports industry in the United States since 1945 and how it has shaped class, racial, gender, and national identities. By examining both professional and intercollegiate sports such as baseball, football, basketball, golf, tennis, and stock car racing, Kathryn Jay looks at the impact of packaging, salary, hype, corporate sponsorship, drug use, and the presence of women and African American players. Jay also considers the persistent belief that sports encourage good citizenship and morality despite a rise in cheating and violent behavior and an unabashed emphasis on financial gain. More Than Just a Game is a fascinating exploration of a phenomenon that has engaged the American imagination and thrilled fans for decades.

Author : Richard O. Davies,Richard G. Abram
Publisher : Ohio State University Press
Page : 232 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2001
Category : Games & Activities
ISBN : 0814208800

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Betting the Line by Richard O. Davies,Richard G. Abram Pdf

A study of gambling, particularly sports gambling, and how it has thrived in American culture. According to Davies and Abram, the culture of betting results from two complementary influences in American society: risk-taking and speculation. This is the first effort by academic writers to describe and interpret the history of sports wagering in the United States. Although many books have been written about 3how to bet and win, 4 Betting the Line presents a serious history of this popular activity in Colonial and Civil War eras to today, from early betting on horse racing and baseball to the modern venues of basketball and football. By considering topics as diverse as the business of a bookie, the expansion of legalized gambling, and the increase in popularity of televised sports, the authors offer readers an insightful look into a practice that has become commonplace in American popular culture. In a mere seventy years, the number of states where gambling is legal jumped from one to forty-eight. Yet Nevada remains the only state where sports betting is legal. This book challenges many long-standing myths and stereotypes that revolve around the enterprise, arguing that sports gambling is reflective of the American free enterprise culture.

Author : Gems, Gerald,Borish, Linda,Pfister, Gertrud
Publisher : Human Kinetics
Page : 400 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2017-02-27
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781492526520

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Sports in American History, 2E by Gems, Gerald,Borish, Linda,Pfister, Gertrud Pdf

Sports in American History: From Colonization to Globalization, Second Edition, journeys from the early American past to the present to give students a compelling grasp of the evolution of American sporting practices.

Author : James A. Michener
Publisher : Dial Press
Page : 562 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2014-04-15
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9780804151399

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Sports in America by James A. Michener Pdf

Originally published in 1976, James A. Michener’s explosive, spectacular Sports in America is a prescient examination of the crisis in American sports that is still unfolding to this day. Pro basketball players are banned for narcotics use, while a Major League pitcher is arrested for smuggling drugs across the Mexican border. The NFL’s “injury report” grows longer every Sunday. Corruption and recruiting violations plague collegiate sports as the “winning is everything” mentality trickles down to the Little League level. With his lifelong enthusiasm for sports in evidence, the incomparable Michener tackles this subject thoroughly and leaves us amazed and appalled by what we’ve learned, yet still loving the games we grew up on. BONUS: This edition includes an excerpt from James A. Michener's Hawaii. Praise for Sports in America “A comprehensive, controversial examination of sports as a major force in American life.”—Los Angeles Times “Michener’s life was saved by sports twice. In return, he has issued a long, lovingly critical, prodigiously researched account of the passions and politics of America at organized play. Rich in anecdote, source material and his own shrewd commentary.”—The New York Times Book Review “Like just about everything James Michener has produced, Sports in America is a thoughtful, well-written document that’s thoroughly researched. . . . For anyone interested in how the ball bounces in the U.S. of A., the answers are all here.”—The Wall Street Journal “Encyclopedic . . . amusing and sometimes alarming.”—The Washington Post

Author : Elliott J. Gorn,Warren Goldstein
Publisher : University of Illinois Press
Page : 310 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : History
ISBN : 0252071840

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A Brief History of American Sports by Elliott J. Gorn,Warren Goldstein Pdf

Elliott J. Gorn and Warren Goldstein show us where our games and pastimes came from, how they developed, and what they have meant to Americans. The great heroes of baseball and football are here, as well as the dramatic moments of boxing and basketball. Beyond this, the authors show us how sports fit into the larger contours of our past. A Brief History of American Sports reveals that from colonial times to the present, sports have been central to American culture, and a profound expression of who we are.

Author : Frederick Warren Cozens,Florence Scovil Stumpf
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 366 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 1976
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OCLC:301436504

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Sports in American life by Frederick Warren Cozens,Florence Scovil Stumpf Pdf

Author : Kenneth L. Shropshire
Publisher : NYU Press
Page : 240 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 1996-08
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9780814780169

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In Black and White by Kenneth L. Shropshire Pdf

Practicing sports lawyer Shropshire (legal studies, U. of Pennsylvania) points out the racism still institutionalized in American professional sports, distills the attitudes that allow it to persevere, and recommends strategies for redressing the situation. Annotation copyright by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

Author : John R. Gerdy
Publisher : Univ. Press of Mississippi
Page : 378 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 2010-10-12
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781496800756

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Sports by John R. Gerdy Pdf

John R. Gerdy knows sports inside-out. He has been an All-American basketball player whose college jersey was retired. He was briefly a professional player. Later he served as an associate commissioner in the NCAA's Southeastern Conference and as a legislative and ethical advisor to the NCAA and the Knight Commission. Currently he teaches courses on sports administration. Now, in Sports: The All-American Addiction, he brings his insights and observations together in a radical, critical evaluation of the impact of sports on American life. This book argues that our society's huge investment in organized sports is unjustified. Ardent boosters say that sports embody the “American Way,” developing winners by teaching lessons in sportsmanship, teamwork, and discipline. In fact, Gerdy writes, modern sports are eroding American life and undermining traditional American values essential to the well-being of the nation and its people. Like a drug, this obsession allows Americans to escape problems and ignore issues. Gerdy asks tough questions. Have sports lost their relevance? Is it just mindless entertainment? Is our enormous investment in sports as educational tools appropriate for a nation that needs graduates to compete in the information-based, global economy of the twenty-first century? Do organized sports continue to promote positive ideals? Or, do sports, in the age of television, corporate sky boxes, and sneaker deals, represent something far different? Boldly making his case, Gerdy detects five causes for alarm. A violent, win-at-all-cost mentality exists. A greater number of spectators are idly watching the few elite athletes. An athletic culture that is anti-intellectual systematically creates “dumb jocks.” While bridges, inner-cities, and schools are crumbling, tremendous sums of tax dollars vanish to wealthy owners, millionaire players, and to college athletic programs. Studies show that sports are no more effective in promoting equality than any other American institution. Can organized sports be restructured? The author concludes with a series of daring suggestions for change.

Author : Bob Batchelor,Danielle Sarver Coombs
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Page : 1037 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2012-12-18
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9780313379895

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American History through American Sports by Bob Batchelor,Danielle Sarver Coombs Pdf

Filled with insightful analysis and compelling arguments, this book considers the influence of sports on popular culture and spotlights the fascinating ways in which sports culture and American culture intersect. This collection blends historical and popular culture perspectives in its analysis of the development of sports and sports figures throughout American history. American History through American Sports: From Colonial Lacrosse to Extreme Sports is unique in that it focuses on how each sport has transformed and influenced society at large, demonstrating how sports and popular culture are intrinsically entwined and the ways they both reflect larger societal transformations. The essays in the book are wide-ranging, covering topics of interest for sports fans who enjoy the NFL and NASCAR as well as those who like tennis and watching the Olympics. Many topics feature information about specific sports icons and favorite heroes. Additionally, many of the topics' treatments prompt engagement by purposely challenging the reader to either agree or disagree with the author's analysis.

Author : Frederick Warren Cozens
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 366 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2003-01-01
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0758125968

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Sports in American Life by Frederick Warren Cozens Pdf

Author : Dave Zirin
Publisher : ReadHowYouWant.com
Page : 398 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2011-02
Category : History
ISBN : 9781458786982

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What's My Name, Fool? by Dave Zirin Pdf

In Whats My Name, Fool? sports writer Dave Zirin shows how sports express the worst - and at times the most creative, exciting, and political - features of our society. Zirins sharp and insightful commentary on the personalities, politics, and history of American sports is unlike any sports writing being done today. Zirin explores how NBA brawls highlight tensions beyond the arena, how the bold stances taken by sports unions can chart a path for the entire labor movement, and the unexplored political stirrings of a new generation of athletes who are no longer content to just ''play one game at a time.'' Whats My Name, Fool? draws on original interviews with former heavyweight champ George Foreman, Olympic athlete John Carlos, NBA player and anti-death penalty activist Etan Thomas, antiwar womens college hoopster Toni Smith, Olympic Project for Human Rights leader Lee Evans and many others. It also unearths a history of athletes ranging from Jackie Robinson to Muhammad Ali to Billie Jean King, who charted a new course through their athletic ability and their outspoken views.

Author : Aaron Baker
Publisher : University of Illinois Press
Page : 184 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2003
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN : 0252028163

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Contesting Identities by Aaron Baker Pdf

Publisher's description: Since the earliest days of the silent era, American filmmakers have been drawn to the visual spectacles of sports and their compelling narratives of conflict, triumph, and individual achievement. In Contesting Identities Aaron Baker examines how these cinematic representations of sports and athletes have evolved over time--from The Pinch Hitter and Buster Keaton's College to White Men Can't Jump, Jerry Maguire, and Girlfight. He focuses on how identities have been constructed and transcended in American society since the early twentieth century. Whether depicting team or individual sports, these films return to that most American of themes, the master narrative of self-reliance. Baker shows that even as sports films tackle socially constructed identities such as class, race, ethnicity, sexuality, and gender, they ultimately underscore transcendence of these identities through self-reliance. In addition to discussing the genre's recurring dramatic tropes, from the populist prizefighter to the hot-headed rebel to the "manly" female athlete, Baker also looks at the social and cinematic impacts of real-life sports figures from Jackie Robinson and Babe Didrikson Zaharias to Muhammad Ali and Michael Jordan.

Author : Charles T. Clotfelter
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 403 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2019-02-21
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781108421126

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Big-Time Sports in American Universities by Charles T. Clotfelter Pdf

This book expands on the argument that spectator sports, despite their problems, have become a central function of American universities.