Levittowners Ways of Life and Politics in a New Suburban Community

Name: Levittowners Ways of Life and Politics in a New Suburban Community
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ISBN: 9780231055710

ISBN-10: 0231055714

ISBN-13: 9780231055710

Edition: 1982 (Reprint)

Authors: Herbert J. Gans, Harvey L. Molotch

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In his previous books Allen Guttmann has provided incisive perspectives on Avery Brundage's role in the Olympic movement and on the nature of modern sports. Now, in his latest book, the accomplished historian of sport turns his attention from the playing field to the grandstand. Sports Spectators,the first historical study of the subject from antiquity to today, is at once erudite and entertaining; comprehensive and succint. Guttmann first examines the history of sports spectators, starting with Ancient Greece and Rome. He then moves on to the Renaissance and traces three early sports -the tournament, archery, and early versions of football. The author then focuses on the emergenece of…

Book details

List price: $35.00
Copyright year: 1982
Publisher: Columbia University Press
Publication date: 12/22/1982
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 474
Size: 5.50" wide x 8.25" long x 1.50" tall
Weight: 1.232
Language: English