Understanding American Sports

Nonfiction, Sports, Social & Cultural Studies, Social Science
Cover of the book Understanding American Sports by Gerald R. Gems, Gertrud Pfister, Taylor and Francis
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: Gerald R. Gems, Gertrud Pfister ISBN: 9781134067589
Publisher: Taylor and Francis Publication: September 10, 2009
Imprint: Routledge Language: English
Author: Gerald R. Gems, Gertrud Pfister
ISBN: 9781134067589
Publisher: Taylor and Francis
Publication: September 10, 2009
Imprint: Routledge
Language: English

Since the nineteenth century the USA has served as an international model for business, lifestyle and sporting success. Yet whilst the language of sport seems to be universal, American sports culture remains highly distinctive. Why is this so? How should we understand American sport? What can we learn about America by analyzing its sports culture?

Understanding American Sports offers discussion and critical analysis of the everyday sporting and leisure activities of ‘ordinary’ Americans as well as the ‘big three’ (football, baseball, basketball), and elite sports heroes. Throughout the book, the development of American sport is linked to political, social, gender and economic issues, as well as the orientations and cultures of the multilayered American society with its manifold regional, ethnic, social, and gendered diversities.

Topics covered include:

  • American college sports
  • the influence of immigrant populations
  • the unique status of American football
  • the emergence of women’s sport in the USA

With co-authors from either side of the Atlantic, Understanding American Sports uses both the outsider’s perspective and that of the insider to explain American sports culture. With its extensive use of examples and illustrations, this is an engrossing and informative resource for all students of sports studies and American culture.

View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart

Since the nineteenth century the USA has served as an international model for business, lifestyle and sporting success. Yet whilst the language of sport seems to be universal, American sports culture remains highly distinctive. Why is this so? How should we understand American sport? What can we learn about America by analyzing its sports culture?

Understanding American Sports offers discussion and critical analysis of the everyday sporting and leisure activities of ‘ordinary’ Americans as well as the ‘big three’ (football, baseball, basketball), and elite sports heroes. Throughout the book, the development of American sport is linked to political, social, gender and economic issues, as well as the orientations and cultures of the multilayered American society with its manifold regional, ethnic, social, and gendered diversities.

Topics covered include:

With co-authors from either side of the Atlantic, Understanding American Sports uses both the outsider’s perspective and that of the insider to explain American sports culture. With its extensive use of examples and illustrations, this is an engrossing and informative resource for all students of sports studies and American culture.

More books from Taylor and Francis

Cover of the book Feminist Postcolonial Theory by Gerald R. Gems, Gertrud Pfister
Cover of the book The Routledge Dictionary of Business Management by Gerald R. Gems, Gertrud Pfister
Cover of the book Accession and Migration by Gerald R. Gems, Gertrud Pfister
Cover of the book Retirement Migration by Gerald R. Gems, Gertrud Pfister
Cover of the book Transport Disadvantage and Social Exclusion by Gerald R. Gems, Gertrud Pfister
Cover of the book Representing the Other in Modern Japanese Literature by Gerald R. Gems, Gertrud Pfister
Cover of the book Seven Myths About Education by Gerald R. Gems, Gertrud Pfister
Cover of the book Maintaining Relationships Through Communication by Gerald R. Gems, Gertrud Pfister
Cover of the book On Intimate Ground by Gerald R. Gems, Gertrud Pfister
Cover of the book Multinationals and World Trade (Routledge Revivals) by Gerald R. Gems, Gertrud Pfister
Cover of the book Between Borders by Gerald R. Gems, Gertrud Pfister
Cover of the book Lee Kuan Yew's Strategic Thought by Gerald R. Gems, Gertrud Pfister
Cover of the book Childhoods in India by Gerald R. Gems, Gertrud Pfister
Cover of the book On Delusion by Gerald R. Gems, Gertrud Pfister
Cover of the book Social Motivation, Justice, and the Moral Emotions by Gerald R. Gems, Gertrud Pfister
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy