Sport and the Shaping of Civic Identity in Chicago (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781498598972)

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: Gerald R. Gems
ISBN-10: 1498598978
ISBN-13: 9781498598972
Publisher: Lexington Books
Language: English
Published: 02/13/2020
Pages: 314
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.39lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.88d