Sport and the Making of Britain
Author | : Derek Birley |
Publisher | : Manchester University Press |
Total Pages | : 372 |
Release | : 1993-12-15 |
ISBN-10 | : 071903759X |
ISBN-13 | : 9780719037597 |
Rating | : 4/5 (597 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Sport and the Making of Britain by : Derek Birley
Download or read book Sport and the Making of Britain written by Derek Birley and published by Manchester University Press. This book was released on 1993-12-15 with total page 372 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This lively and stimulating book looks at some of the myths and realities surrounding Britain's legendary enthusiasm for sport; and aims to chronicle how sporting traditions were shaped and how they, in turn, contributed to the shaping of British social conventions and attitudes.