The Anthropology of Sport: An Introduction

by Kendall Blanchard

Book Overview

Anyone who reads the newspaper, watches television, or listens to casual conversation on the street is aware of the ubiquitous nature of sport. It is everywhere. It flavors our national culture and permeates every corner of our daily lives. Sport in America, as in many countries, is big business, popular culture, and potent politics. It has become its own medium of communication and has important ramifications for international and multicultural relationships...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0897893301
• ISBN13: 9780897893305
• Release Date: November 1995
• Publisher: Praeger
• Length: 352 Pages
• Weight: 1.20 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 6.1" x 9.3"