the basics Gems, Gerald R. creator author. text bibliography enk 2021 monographic eng

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218 pages "This is a fundamental text for the study of sport history. It answers the 'why', 'how' and 'what' questions; introducing the key principles and practices of sport history, and walking the reader through the fascinating stories, debates, issues, and national and international narratives that constitute the history of sport. The book provides an overview of the field and the various professional roles assumed by practitioners, such as researchers, academics, and public historians. It is brief, crisp, and to the point. The main general topics of interest within the field - gender, race, nationalism, religion, sport and leisure, and megaevents - are covered with introductory vignettes, stories of interest, a wide variety of theoretical frameworks, and relevant historiography in the most current and timely text of its kind. Each chapter provides a list of further readings for more in depth study. Students are taught how to conduct research and present their findings in a variety of mediums, and teaching and publication tips are offered for educators. Sport History: The Basics is essential reading for any student on a sport-related degree course or with an interest in social and cultural history. It is also fascinating reading for anybody with a general interest in sport"-- Why study sport history? -- The work of a sport historian -- Gender -- Race -- Sport and nationalism -- Sport and religion -- Sport and leisure -- Megaevents - Sport history around the world. Gerald R. Gems. Includes bibliographical references and index. Sports History Sports Historiography Sports Research Methodology Sports Social aspects Sports Political aspects GV571 .G46 2021 796.09 GEM/S 9780367543945 9780367543921 2020043098 DLC 200928 20230912162817.0 21730540 eng