TY  - BOOK
AU  - Cronin,Mike
TI  - Sport: a very short introduction 
T2  - Very short introductions
SN  - 0199688346
AV  - GV704 .C76 2014
U1  - 796 23
PY  - 2014///
CY  - Oxford
PB  - Oxford University Press
KW  - Sports
N1  - Includes bibliographical references and index; 1; Origins --; 2; Modern --; 3; Amateurs and professionals --; 4; International --; 5; Business --; 6; Dark side
N2  - "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 emerged and captivated the interest of ordinary people, and how sport has been transformed within our daily lives. Exploring the relationship between sport and class, gender, commerce, identity, and ethics, Cronin considers some of the central issues in sport today, including the high pay of professional footballers and the glamour of sports women, as well as fair play standards. Charting sport through the ages and around the world, this is a short guide to the history, development, and place of sport in contemporary global society."--Publisher's website
ER  -