American History through American Sports: From Colonial Lacrosse to Extreme Sports [3 volumes]
From Colonial Lacrosse to Extreme Sports
Nonfiction, Sports, Reference, Social & Cultural Studies, Social Science, Cultural Studies, Popular Culture![Cover of the book American History through American Sports: From Colonial Lacrosse to Extreme Sports [3 volumes] by , ABC-CLIO](https://www.kuoky.com/images/2012/december/500x500/9780313379895-Mns9_500x.jpg)
| Author: | ISBN: | 9780313379895 | |
| Publisher: | ABC-CLIO | Publication: | December 18, 2012 |
| Imprint: | Language: | English |
| Author: | |
| ISBN: | 9780313379895 |
| Publisher: | ABC-CLIO |
| Publication: | December 18, 2012 |
| Imprint: | |
| Language: | English |
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.
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.
