Sport: A Very Short Introduction

by Mike Cronin

Book Overview

Sport is big business; international in nature and the focus of much media and cultural attention. In this Very Short Introduction, Mike Cronin charts the history of sport, from its traditional origins in folk football and cock fighting to its position as a global phenomenon today. Looking at a variety of sports from team games such as rugby, cricket, and football to games for individuals such as golf, tennis, and skiing, he considers how these first...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0199688346
• ISBN13: 9780199688340
• Release Date: January 2015
• Publisher: Oxford University Press
• Length: 160 Pages
• Weight: 0.26 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 4.2" x 6.7"