{"product_id":"sport-history-gerald-r-gems-9780367543921","title":"Sport History: The Basics","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is a fundamental text for the study of sport history.\u003cem\u003e \u003c\/em\u003eIt 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.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSport History: The Basics\u003c\/em\u003e 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Gerald R. Gems\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 0367543923\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780367543921\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Routledge\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 03\/11\/2021\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 226\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.55lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 7.70h x 5.10w x 0.60d\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gerald R. Gems","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":43982958199039,"sku":"9780367543921","price":26.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_060d6d5b-dc75-4761-a750-60183e956bb9.jpg?v=1683263896","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/sport-history-gerald-r-gems-9780367543921","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}