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The third edition of author Richard O. Davies' highly praised narrative of American sports, Sports in American Life: A History, features extensive revisions and updates to its presentation of an interpretative history of the relationship of sports to the larger themes of U.S. history.Updated include a new section on concussions caused by contact sports and new biographies of John Wooden and Joe Paterno. Features extensive revisions and updates, along with a leaner, fasterpaced narrative than previous editions Addresses the social, economic, and cultural interaction between sports and gender, race, class, and other larger issues Provides expanded coverage of college sports, women in sports, race and racism in organized sports, and soccer's sharp rise in popularity Features an allnew section that tackles the growing controversy of head injuries and concussions caused by contact sports
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- Q: What is the main focus of 'Sports in American Life: A History'? A: 'Sports in American Life: A History' primarily focuses on the historical relationship between sports and broader themes in U.S. history, exploring how sports reflect social, economic, and cultural issues.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Sports in American Life: A History' is Richard O. Davies.
- Q: What updates are included in the third edition of this book? A: The third edition includes a new section on concussions in contact sports, new biographies of sports figures like John Wooden and Joe Paterno, and extensive revisions for a faster-paced narrative.
- Q: How many pages does this book have? A: 'Sports in American Life: A History' contains 504 pages.
- Q: What topics are covered in this book related to sports? A: The book covers various topics, including college sports, women in sports, race and racism in organized sports, and the rising popularity of soccer.
- Q: Is this book suitable for academic study? A: Yes, 'Sports in American Life: A History' provides a comprehensive interpretative history that is suitable for academic study, particularly in fields related to American history, sports studies, and sociology.
- Q: When was this book published? A: 'Sports in American Life: A History' was published on August 9, 2016.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: This book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: What is the condition of the book? A: 'Sports in American Life: A History' is in new condition.
- Q: What edition is this book? A: This is the third edition of 'Sports in American Life: A History'.