The meaning of sports : why Americans watch baseball, football, and basketball, and what they see when they do / Michael Mandelbaum.
| Author/creator | Mandelbaum, Michael |
| Format | Book |
| Edition | 1st ed. |
| Publication Info | New York : Public Affairs, ©2004. |
| Description | xviii, 332 pages ; 24 cm |
| Subjects |
| Contents | 1: A variety of religious experience -- A modern creation -- Diversion and clarity -- Shining examples -- The rise of team sports -- The Atlantic Gulf -- 2: Baseball: the remembrance of things past -- The traditional game -- The individual's game -- The golden age -- Artists and scientists -- The silver age -- 3: Football: the spectacle of violence -- The industrial game -- The war game -- The college game -- The coach's game -- The golden age -- 4: Basketball: the chemistry of teamwork -- The post-industrial game -- The generic game -- The latecomer -- The grass roots -- The golden age -- The future of sports. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references (p. [285]-320) and index. |
| LCCN | 2003070696 |
| ISBN | 1586482521 |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | General Stacks | GV706.5 .M345 2004 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |