Encyclopedia of British Sport
Author | : Richard Cox |
Publisher | : ABC-CLIO |
Total Pages | : 512 |
Release | : 2000-12-05 |
ISBN-10 | : STANFORD:36105025209557 |
ISBN-13 | : |
Rating | : 4/5 ( Downloads) |
Download or read book Encyclopedia of British Sport written by Richard Cox and published by ABC-CLIO. This book was released on 2000-12-05 with total page 512 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Includes entries on: individual sports, from football to fencing and polo to pigeon racing; the London Marathon, the Grand National, the Isle of Man TT races, the Olympic Games, the F.A. Cup, Test Matches, the Boat Race, Wimbledon, Wembley Stadium and much more; key issues such as fair play, gender, racism, commercialization, professionalism, alcohol and drugs; the sociology, psychology and language of sport; and sport in drama, film, literature and the visual arts."--BOOK JACKET.