Floodlights and touchlines : a history of spectator sport /: a history of spectator sport. (2014)

• Record Type: Book
• Further Information: Note: Rob Steen.
• Authors: Steen, Rob
• Contents: Introduction: It's Only Bats And Balls (But We Like It) - Why Spectator Sport Matters More Than It Did (And More Than It Should)1.The Sound (And Fury) Of The Crowd: Sport and Spectators2.Class Wars: How Spectator Sport Began3.Odds and Sods: Sport and Gambling4.Ringmasters Inc: Sport and Governance5.Sport and Professionalism I From "Gentlemen†? to Shamateurs II Pride and Prejudice6.Well-Paid Slaves: Sport and Players' Rights7.The Us Syndrome: Sport and Internationalism8.Reluctant Partners: Sport and Politics9.No Normal Sport In An Abnormal Society: Sport and Race I – Disunited States II - For the Common Wealth 10.The Grass Ceiling: Sport and Sexuality.
• Publisher Details: London : Bloomsbury
• Publication Date: 2014
• Extent: 1 online resource (xii, 531 pages, 8 unnumbered pages of plates :), illustrations
• Subjects: 796.09; Social & cultural history; Sports; Sporting events & management; Sports & Recreation -- General; Sports & outdoor recreation; Sports -- History; Electronic books; History
• Languages: English
• ISBNs: 1408181363; 9781408181362; 9781408181379; 1408181371
• Related ISBNs: 9781408152157; 1408152150
• Notes: Note: Includes bibliographical references and index.; Note: Print version record.
• Access Rights: Legal Deposit; Only available on premises controlled by the deposit library and to one user at any one time; The Legal Deposit Libraries (Non-Print Works) Regulations (UK).
• Access Usage: Restricted: Printing from this resource is governed by The Legal Deposit Libraries (Non-Print Works) Regulations (UK) and UK copyright law currently in force.