In Boxing: A Concise History of the Sweet Science, Gerald R. Gems provides a succinct yet comprehensive coverage of the sport, recounting boxing's ancient roots, evolution, and globalization. Throughout, Gems describes important events and individuals, illuminating their impac...
This fundamental text answers the ‘why’, ‘how’ and ‘what’ questions; introducing the key principles and practices of sport history, and walking the reader through the... Læs mere
This interdisciplinary study analyzes the role of sport during the American occupation of the Philippines and how it related... Læs mere
Despite the increasing focus on the connection between sports and societal values, football has been left relatively unexplored. This text aims to fill this gap in sports history.
This book reveals how modern sport emerged as both a therapeutic response to mental health crises and a powerful catalyst for reshaping gender norms, feminism, and social reform in modern America.