The Story Of Sport In England

Author : Neil Wigglesworth
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 200 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2007-03-12
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781134259946

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The Story of Sport in England by Neil Wigglesworth Pdf

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: social structures, such as the division between amateurs and professionals the growth of the popular press and the influence of television the post-war emergence of sports ‘welfarism’ and ‘sport for all’ globalization and commercialization. Looking ahead to the future, the author asks whether our sports experience is turning full circle, and if in the twenty-first century we are returning to a forgotten view of sport as a pastime and recreation.

Author : Neil Wigglesworth
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 173 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2007-03-12
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781134259953

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The Story of Sport in England by Neil Wigglesworth Pdf

A fascinating history of the English experience of sport, from its earliest beginnings in social play and pastimes, via its adoption as an alternative to the clockwork routine of urban life, to its consumption as the product of a global business.

Author : J. A. Mangan
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Page : 340 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : Middle class
ISBN : 0714682292

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A Sport-loving Society by J. A. Mangan Pdf

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

Author : Tony Mason
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 355 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 1989
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OCLC:859653797

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Sport in Britain by Tony Mason Pdf

Author : Richard Holt
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 428 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 1990
Category : Great Britain
ISBN : 0192852299

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Sport and the British by Richard Holt Pdf

This lively and deeply researched history - the first of its kind - goes beyond the great names and moments to explain how British sport has changed since 1800, and what it has meant to ordinary people. It shows how the way we play reflects not just our lives as citizens of a predominantlyurban and industrial world, but what is especially distinctive about British sport. Innovators in abandoning traditional, often brutal sports, and in establishing a code of `fair play', the British were also pioneers in popular sports and in the promotion of organized spectator events.Modern media coverage of sport, gambling, violence and attitudes towards it, nationalism, and the role of sport in sustaining male identity are also explored, and the book is rich in illuminating and entertaining anecdotes, which it combines with a serious historical understanding of a fascinatingsubject.

Author : Hugh McLeod
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 297 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2022-10-13
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780192676276

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Religion and the Rise of Sport in England by Hugh McLeod Pdf

Tells the story of the changing relationship between sport and religion from 1800 to the present day Both religion and sport stir deep emotions, shape identities, and inspire powerful loyalties. They have sometimes been in competition for people's resources of time and money, but can also be mutually supportive. We live in a world where sport seems to be everywhere. Not only is there saturation media coverage but governments extol the benefits of sport for nation and individual, and in 2019 the Church of England appointed a Bishop for Sport. The religious world has not always looked so kindly on sport. In the early nineteenth century, Evangelical Christians led campaigns to ban sports deemed cruel, brutal or disorderly. But from the 1850s Christian and other religious leaders turned from attacking 'bad' sports to promoting 'good' ones. The pace of change accelerated in the 1960s, as commercialization of sport intensified and Sunday sport became established, while the world of religion was transformed by increasing secularization, a resurgent Evangelicalism, and the growth of a multi-faith society. This is the first book to tell this story, and while its principal focus is on Christianity, there is additional coverage of Judaism and Islam, as there is of those - from Victorian sporting gentry to present-day football fans and marathon runners - for whom sport is itself a religion.

Author : Tony Mason
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2011-02-17
Category : History
ISBN : 0521180651

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Sport in Britain by Tony Mason Pdf

In this volume, which was originally published in 1989, nine distinguished historians look at the origins, growth and organisation of the major mass-participation sports in Britain. They combine academic expertise with the enthusiasm of the true sports devotee in considering such vital issues as the social background of players and spectators, gambling, public popularity, media coverage and the impact of television, professionalisation and of course the age-old divide between 'gentlemen' and 'players'. Richly illustrated with rarely seen period photographs, the ten essays combine academic research with entertaining anecdotal evidence derived from the folklore of each game. Of interest both to the student of modern British history and serious sports fans everywhere Sport in Britain: A Social History is a fascinating and wide-ranging contribution to its subject.

Author : Catherine Budd
Publisher : Lexington Books
Page : 313 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2017-04-12
Category : History
ISBN : 9781498529440

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Sport in Urban England by Catherine Budd Pdf

This book examines the largely unexplored social and cultural history of Middlesbrough and the leisure habits and opportunities of its people. It adds to existing studies of urban Britain and provides a specific study on the relationship between leisure and urbanization and industrialization. The book furthers understanding of urban sport and urban history by demonstrating how sport can be shaped by urban growth, whether directly or indirectly, and equally, how sport can also affect the way in which a town develops. This book shows how the study of sport in a particular setting provides another means of examining relationships between different social groups and within a large urban landscape. This book views the town’s sporting history alongside the development of Middlesbrough itself and within the context of the growth of sport in Britain more widely. Furthermore, as a study in urban history, this book addresses existing gaps in our knowledge of the development of towns and cities by examining the town’s sport. Through a detailed examination of local newspapers and archival sources, this book reveals the depth and diversity of the town’s sporting culture. In particular, it illustrates the role of the middle classes in the development of clubs, and the importance of class and social relations in determining an individual’s access to sport. As a consequence, the study also relates how the town’s working class populace was often excluded from the sporting culture, and shows the lack of sporting opportunities available to women. Amateurism is explored through the initial rejection of professional football, but the book also demonstrates the increased popularity of the professional game during this period. In addition, in view of Middlesbrough’s migrant population, the extent of football’s role in forming and reinforcing local and regional identities will be examined.

Author : Mike Huggins
Publisher : A&C Black
Page : 356 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2004-12-17
Category : History
ISBN : 1852854154

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The Victorians and Sport by Mike Huggins Pdf

Many of the sports that have spread across the world, from athletics and boxing to golf and tennis, had their origins in nineteenth-century Britain. They were exported around the world by the British Empire, and Britain's influence in the world led to many of its sports being adopted in other countries. (Americans, however, liked to show their independence by rejecting cricket for baseball.) The Victorians and Sport is a highly readable account of the role sport played in both Victorian Britain and its empire. Major sports attracted mass followings and were widely reported in the press. Great sporting celebrities, such as the cricketer Dr W.G. Grace, were the best-known people in the country, and sporting rivalries provoked strong loyalties and passionate emotions. Mike Huggins provides fascinating details of individual sports and sportsmen. He also shows how sport was an important part of society and of many people's lives.

Author : Robert Colls
Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
Page : 408 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2020
Category : History
ISBN : 9780198208334

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This Sporting Life by Robert Colls Pdf

This Sporting Life offers an important view of England's cultural history through its sporting pursuits, carrying the reader to a match or a hunt or a fight, viscerally drawing a portrait of the sounds and smells, and showing that sport has been as important in defining British culture as gender, politics, education, class, and religion.

Author : Derek Birley
Publisher : Manchester University Press
Page : 372 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 1993-12-15
Category : History
ISBN : 071903759X

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Sport and the Making of Britain by Derek Birley Pdf

This lively and stimulating book looks at some of the myths and realities surrounding Britain's legendary enthusiasm for sport; and aims to chronicle how sporting traditions were shaped and how they, in turn, contributed to the shaping of British social conventions and attitudes.

Author : Robert Colls
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 304 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2020-08-28
Category : History
ISBN : 9780192575012

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This Sporting Life by Robert Colls Pdf

Why did killing a fox mean liberty? What did parish revels have to do with the Peterloo Massacre? What did animal cruelty have to do with the English constitution? What did the Factory Acts mean for modern football? In This Sporting Life, Robert Colls explains sport as one of England's great civil cultures. The lived experiences of people from all walks of life are reclaimed to tell England's history through its great sporting cultures, from the horseback pursuits of the wealthy and politically connected, to the street games in working-class neighbourhoods which needed nothing but a ball. It observes people at play, describes how they felt and thought, carries the reader along to a match or a hunt or a fight, draws out the sounds and smells of humans and animals, showing that sport has been as important in defining British culture as gender, politics, education, class, and religion.

Author : DK
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 162 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2023-08-01
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9780744090291

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Illustrated Sports Encyclopedia by DK Pdf

The ultimate guide to more than 100 top sports from around the world, from basketball to blade running. Are you a team player? Do you have a steady aim? Maybe you are super fast or strong? Whatever your size or skill, there is a sport out there for you. The Illustrated Sports Encyclopedia is the ultimate illustrated guide to the diverse world of sport, from the best known ball-sports, athletics, and water sports to the most obscure racket sports and races (anyone for a game of pickleball?). The book showcases different sports by grouping them into categories including team sports, target sports, winter sports, wheels and motors, horse sports, and extreme sports. This illustrated guide to sports for kids offers: - A dynamic visual design and clear language, explaining all the sports essentials to understand and enjoy the featured sports. - A core overview to explain each sport through “aim of the game” boxes, and essential equipment. - Clear, intuitive categories that divide the sports, allowing kids to expand their understanding and compare similar sports they are interested in. - Special features to tell the story of the Olympics and Paralympics, focusing on the history, aims, and spirit of the Games. The Illustrated Sports Encyclopedia is a must-have title for all young sports enthusiasts, particularly in the run up to the 2024 Paris Olympics. A special section on the Olympic and Paralympic Games looks at their history, from the early Greek games right up to the present day, with Summer and Winter Olympic sports clearly identified and explained. Dynamic photography brings the sports to life, and complements the clear explanations and artworks that describe the rules, equipment, competitions, and common terms.

Author : Tony Collins,John Martin,Wray Vamplew
Publisher : Psychology Press
Page : 328 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : History
ISBN : 041535224X

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Encyclopedia of Traditional British Rural Sports by Tony Collins,John Martin,Wray Vamplew Pdf

Providing a social, economic and political study of field sports and those other activities and customs labelled as rural sports, from the earliest of times to the present day in all of the United Kingdom and Ireland. This book brings together several distinct types of traditional rural sports with particular emphasis on the social history and 'traditional' aspects. It contains several hundred entries focusing on individual sports and others providing analysis of key concepts, themes and terminologies. The Encyclopedia of Traditional British Rural Sports is an invaluable reference that provides students, scholars and sports enthusiasts with a focussed and authoritative source of information on the history and culture of rural sport in Britain.

Author : Joseph Strutt
Publisher : CreateSpace
Page : 450 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2015-08-29
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1517113792

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The Sports and Pastimes of the People of England by Joseph Strutt Pdf

The Sports and Pastimes of the People of England is a cultural history of the English people.