Sport in industrial America, 1850-1920

the long version

"Sport in Industrial America, 1850-1920 presents the second edition of Stephen A. Riess well-loved synthesis of the development of sport during one of the most transformational times in the nations history. New edition maintains the books acclaimed level of research, analysis, and readability; explores topics including urbanization, ethnicity, class, sport in educational institutions, women in sport, and sports role in manifesting city, regional, and national pride; includes an entirely new chapter on the globalization of American sport; includes a new bank of photographs and images and; features a newly revised and updated Bibliographical Essay."--Publisher's Website.