A People's History of Tennis by Berry, David

A People's History of Tennis (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780745339658)

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Format: Paperback
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A People's History of Tennis by Berry, David

A People's History of Tennis

$19.95
A People's History of Tennis by Berry, David

A People's History of Tennis

$19.95
Format: Paperback
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Pristine lawns, tennis whites, strawberries and cream, tennis is synonymous with the upper echelons of society, but scratch beneath the surface and you'll quickly discover a different history, one of untold struggles on and off the courts. From the birth of modern tennis in Victorian Britain to the present day, we bear witness to struggles around sexuality, gender, race and class that have transformed the nature of tennis and sport itself. A People's History of Tennis is populated by diverse voices, recounting the sport's gay origins, 'Workers' Wimbledon', battles for gender equality and more. Going beyond centre court, this book reveals the hidden history of the game, providing a rich account of the challenges faced and victories won.

Author: David Berry
ISBN-10: 0745339654
ISBN-13: 9780745339658
Publisher: Pluto Press (UK)
Language: English
Published: 05/15/2020
Pages: 256
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.72lbs
Size: 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.58d
By David Berry
By David Berry
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David Berry is a writer, journalist and filmmaker. He has written about health and leisure for a variety of publications, and for twenty-five years he was a documentary director for the BBC. He has been playing tennis since he was eleven years old.

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