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Gerald R. Gems
Sport and the Shaping of Civic Identity in Chicago [EPUB ebook]

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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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Language English ● Format EPUB ● ISBN 9781498598989 ● Publisher Lexington Books ● Published 2020 ● Downloadable 3 times ● Currency EUR ● ID 7372813 ● Copy protection Adobe DRM

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