Sport is big business; international in nature and the focus of much media and cultural attention. In this Very Short Introduction, Mike Cronin charts the history of sport, from its traditional origins in folk football and cock fighting to its position as a global phenomenon today. Looking at a vari[...]
An accessible and fully cross-referenced A-Z guide, this book has been written specifically for students of sport studies and physical education, introducing basic terms and concepts. Entries cover such diverse subjects as coaching, drug testing, hooliganism, cultural imperialism, economics, gay gam[...]
Understand the people, disasters, and triumphs that have shaped Ireland. Ireland's story is amazingly dramatic and intense - and today the influence of Irish culture can be felt around the globe.[...]