A Bibliography Of American Sporting Books
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Author |
: Steven A. Riess |
Publisher |
: Routledge |
Total Pages |
: 2636 |
Release |
: 2015-03-26 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9781317459460 |
ISBN-13 |
: 1317459466 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (60 Downloads) |
Synopsis Sports in America from Colonial Times to the Twenty-First Century: An Encyclopedia by : Steven A. Riess
A unique new reference work, this encyclopedia presents a social, cultural, and economic history of American sports from hunting, bowling, and skating in the sixteenth century to televised professional sports and the X Games today. Nearly 400 articles examine historical and cultural aspects of leagues, teams, institutions, major competitions, the media and other related industries, as well as legal and social issues, economic factors, ethnic and racial participation, and the growth of institutions and venues. Also included are biographical entries on notable individuals—not just outstanding athletes, but owners and promoters, journalists and broadcasters, and innovators of other kinds—along with in-depth entries on the history of major and minor sports from air racing and archery to wrestling and yachting. A detailed chronology, master bibliography, and directory of institutions, organizations, and governing bodies—plus more than 100 vintage and contemporary photographs—round out the coverage.
Author |
: Gerald R. Gems |
Publisher |
: Human Kinetics |
Total Pages |
: 386 |
Release |
: 2008 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9781450407892 |
ISBN-13 |
: 1450407897 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (92 Downloads) |
Synopsis Sports in American History by : Gerald R. Gems
Sports in American History: From Colonization to Globalization journeys from the early American past to the present to offer a compelling account of the historical evolution of American sporting practices. This text provides insights that allow readers to develop new and alternative perspectives, examine sport as a social and cultural phenomenon, generate a better understanding of current sport practices, and consider future developments in sport in American life.--[book cover].
Author |
: Arne K. Lang |
Publisher |
: Rowman & Littlefield |
Total Pages |
: 307 |
Release |
: 2016-07-14 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9781442265547 |
ISBN-13 |
: 144226554X |
Rating |
: 4/5 (47 Downloads) |
Synopsis Sports Betting and Bookmaking by : Arne K. Lang
Horse racing in America dates back to the colonial era when street races were a common occurrence. The commercialization of horse racing produced a sport that would briefly surpass all others in popularity, with annual races such as the Kentucky Derby, Preakness, and Belmont Stakes growing to rank among America’s most celebrated sporting events. From the very onset, horse racing and gambling were intertwined. As the popularity of racing and betting grew, so, too, did the controversies and corruption. Yet, despite the best efforts of social reformers, bookmakers stubbornly plied their trade, adapting and evolving as horse racing gave way to team sports as the backbone of their business. In Sports Betting and Bookmaking: An American History, Arne K. Lang provides a sweeping overview of legal and illegal sports and race betting in the United States, from the first thoroughbred meet at Saratoga in 1863 through the modern day. The cultural war between bookmakers and their adversaries is a recurring theme, as bookmakers were often forced into the shadows during times of social reform, only to bloom anew when the time was ripe. While much of bookmaking’s history takes place in New York, other locales such as Chicago, Las Vegas, and Atlantic City—not to mention Cyberspace—are also discussed in this volume. A comprehensive exploration of the evolution of bookmaking—including the legal developments and technological advancements that have taken place over the years—Sports Betting and Bookmaking is a fascinating read. This informative and engaging book will be of interest to anyone wanting to learn more about America’s long history with gambling on horse racing and team sports.
Author |
: Myron J. Smith (Jr.) |
Publisher |
: |
Total Pages |
: 400 |
Release |
: 2006 |
ISBN-10 |
: UOM:39015069290123 |
ISBN-13 |
: |
Rating |
: 4/5 (23 Downloads) |
Synopsis The Baseball Bibliography by : Myron J. Smith (Jr.)
"With over 57,000 entries, this two-volume set is the most comprehensive non-electronic, non-database, print bibliography on any American sport. Represented here are books and monographs, scholarly papers, government documents, doctoral dissertations, masters' theses, poetry and fiction, novels, pro team yearbooks, college and professional All-Star Game and World Series programs, commercially produced yearbooks, and periodical and journal articles"--Provided by publisher.
Author |
: Richard William Cox |
Publisher |
: Routledge |
Total Pages |
: 338 |
Release |
: 2004-04-22 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9781135775346 |
ISBN-13 |
: 1135775346 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (46 Downloads) |
Synopsis International Sport: A Bibliography, 1995-1999 by : Richard William Cox
There has been an explosion in the quantity of sports history literature published in recent years, making it increasingly difficult to keep abreast of developments. The annual number of publications has increased from around 250 to 1,000 a year over the last decade. This is due in part to the fact that during the late 1980s and 90s, many clubs, leagues and governing bodies of sport have celebrated their centenaries and produced histories to mark this occasion and commemorate their achievements. It is also the result of the growing popularity and realisation of the importance of sport history research within academe. This international bibliography of books, articles, conference proceedings and essays in the English language is a one-stop for the sports historian to know what is new.
Author |
: Michael Schiavone |
Publisher |
: State University of New York Press |
Total Pages |
: 232 |
Release |
: 2015-06-16 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9781438456836 |
ISBN-13 |
: 1438456832 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (36 Downloads) |
Synopsis Sports and Labor in the United States by : Michael Schiavone
Longlisted for the 2016 PEN/ESPN Award for Literary Sports Writing presented by PEN American Center Are today's professional athletes nothing more than selfish, greedy millionaires with no idea how ordinary people live? The common perception of today's professional baseball, basketball, football, and hockey players is of individuals always wanting more money and better working conditions. When it comes to labor issues in sports, the usual media spin portrays topics such as strikes by players and lockouts by owners as millionaires in dispute with billionaires; each group as self-interested as the other. However, as is often the case, the truth is vastly different. Sports and Labor in the United States demonstrates that players are often exploited by ownership and fight for matters of principle, not simply material gain. In accessible, nontechnical language, Michael Schiavone presents a comprehensive examination of labor relations in American professional sports and how they have evolved over time. Separate chapters on MLB, the NFL, the NBA, and the NHL provide an overview and analysis of each sport from their organized beginnings up to the present day. Like no other work before it, Sports and Labor in the United States provides a comprehensive and detailed understanding of labor relations in American sports for scholars, those interested in labor issues, and sports fans.
Author |
: M. L. Biscotti |
Publisher |
: Rowman & Littlefield |
Total Pages |
: 312 |
Release |
: 2018-12-15 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9781538103913 |
ISBN-13 |
: 1538103915 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (13 Downloads) |
Synopsis American Sporting Periodicals by : M. L. Biscotti
This book is the first comprehensive listing of American field sports periodicals, beginning in 1829. It includes information such as the magazine’s title, years of publication, frequency of issue, publisher, and general content. American Sporting Periodicals is a valuable reference tool for collectors and researchers of field sports in America.
Author |
: Roger Eliot Stoddard |
Publisher |
: Penn State Press |
Total Pages |
: 833 |
Release |
: 2012 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9780271052212 |
ISBN-13 |
: 027105221X |
Rating |
: 4/5 (12 Downloads) |
Synopsis A Bibliographical Description of Books and Pamphlets of American Verse Printed from 1610 Through 1820 by : Roger Eliot Stoddard
"A bibliography of poetry composed in what is now the United States of America and printed in the form of books or pamphlets before 1821"--Provided by publisher.
Author |
: Theodore Besterman |
Publisher |
: |
Total Pages |
: 882 |
Release |
: 1971 |
ISBN-10 |
: PSU:000030001145 |
ISBN-13 |
: |
Rating |
: 4/5 (45 Downloads) |
Synopsis A World Bibliography of Bibliographies, and of Bibliographical Catalogues, Calendars, Abstracts, Digests, Indexes, and the Like by : Theodore Besterman
Author |
: Robert William Henderson |
Publisher |
: Fairleigh Dickinson Univ Press |
Total Pages |
: 318 |
Release |
: 1977 |
ISBN-10 |
: 0838616771 |
ISBN-13 |
: 9780838616772 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (71 Downloads) |
Synopsis Early American Sport by : Robert William Henderson
An indispensable guide and checklist for sports historians and collectors of sports publications. It has attempted to include everything printed concerning sports by both American and foreign authors that was published in the United States or Canada prior to 1860.