Sport and the Making of Britain
Download or Read eBook Sport and the Making of Britain PDF 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.
| Author | : Derek Birley |
| Publisher | : Manchester University Press |
| Total Pages | : 372 |
| Release | : 1993-12-15 |
| ISBN-10 | : 071903759X |
| ISBN-13 | : 9780719037597 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (9X Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Sport and the Making of Britain by : Derek Birley
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.
