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Sports And Freedom: The Rise Of Bigtime College Athletics (Sports And History)
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Perhaps More Than Any Other Two Colleges, Harvard And Yale Gave Form To American Intercollegiate Athleticsa Form That Was Inspired By The Oxfordcambridge Rivalry Overseas, And That Was Imitated By Colleges And Universities Throughout The United States. Focusing On The Influence Of These Prestigious Eastern Institutions, This Fascinating Study Traces The Origins And Development Of Intercollegiate Athletics In America From The Midnineteenth Century To The Early Twentieth Century. Smith Begins With An Historical Overview Of Intercollegiate Athletics And Details The Evolution Of Individual Sportscrew, Baseball, Track And Field, And Especially Football. Then, Skillfully Setting Various Sports Events In Their Broader Social And Cultural Contexts, Smith Goes On To Discuss Many Important Issues That Are Still Relevant Today: Studentfaculty Competition For Institutional Athletic Control; The Impact Of The Professional Coach On Bigtime Athletics; The False Concept Of Amateurism In College Athletics; And Controversies Over Eligibility Rules. He Also Reveals How The Debates Over Brutality And Ethics Created The Need For A Central Organizing Body, The National Collegiate Athletic Association, Which Still Runs College Sports Today. Sprinkled Throughout With Spicy Sports Anecdotes, From The Thanksgiving Day Princetonyale Football Game That Drew Record Crowds In The 1890S To A Meeting With President Theodore Roosevelt On Football Violence, This Lively, Indepth Investigation Will Appeal To Serious Sports Buffs As Well As To Anyone Interested In American Social And Cultural History.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of the book 'Sports and Freedom'? A: The book examines the origins and development of intercollegiate athletics in America, particularly influenced by Harvard and Yale, from the mid-nineteenth century to the early twentieth century.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Sports and Freedom'? A: The author of the book is Ronald A. Smith.
- Q: What topics are covered in the book? A: The book covers various sports, the evolution of intercollegiate athletics, issues of amateurism, the role of professional coaches, and the establishment of the NCAA.
- Q: How many pages are in 'Sports and Freedom'? A: The book contains 290 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does 'Sports and Freedom' have? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: When was 'Sports and Freedom' published? A: The book was published on December 27, 1990.
- Q: Is 'Sports and Freedom' suitable for casual readers? A: Yes, the book is written in an engaging style that appeals to both serious sports enthusiasts and those interested in American social and cultural history.
- Q: Does the book contain any historical anecdotes? A: Yes, the book includes various anecdotes related to sports events, including the Thanksgiving Day Princeton-Yale football game and a meeting with President Theodore Roosevelt.
- Q: Is 'Sports and Freedom' currently in print? A: Yes, the book is listed as being in new condition, indicating it is still available for purchase.
- Q: What is the significance of the NCAA as discussed in the book? A: The book discusses how debates over athletic brutality and ethics led to the creation of the NCAA as a central organizing body for college sports.