Sport and the Shaping of Civic Identity in Chicago

Sport and the Shaping of Civic Identity in Chicago
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Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Total Pages : 315
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ISBN-10 : 9781498598989
ISBN-13 : 1498598986
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Book Synopsis Sport and the Shaping of Civic Identity in Chicago by : Gerald R. Gems

Download or read book Sport and the Shaping of Civic Identity in Chicago written by Gerald R. Gems and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2020-02-13 with total page 315 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This study uses sociological and historical methodologies to analyze the role of sport in the formation of urban identity in Chicago. The author traces the transformation of Chicago from a frontier town to a commercial behemoth, examining its role as an immigration, transportation, and entertainment hub. The author argues that, as a pioneering leader in American sport history, Chicago allowed teams and athletes to forge a unique national and global identity. This thorough and well-researched study makes a major contribution to debates on the social and psychological functions of sport culture.


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