Sport and the Shaping of Civic Identity in Chicago

By:

Gerald R Gems

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Hardback

Series:

Sport, Identity, and Culture

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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.

Author Biography:

Gerald R. Gems is professor emeritus at North Central College.

Release date NZ

February 13th, 2020

Author

Gerald R Gems

Audience

Professional & Vocational

Pages

314

Series

Sport, Identity, and Culture

Dimensions

161x241x23

ISBN-13

9781498598972

Product ID

33176341

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