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Learn the value of football to American societyNo sport reflects the American value system like football. Visitors to the United States need only watch a game or two to learn all they need to know about the American way of life and the beliefs, attitudes, and concerns of American society. Football a...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor principal: Falk, Gerhard
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: New York : Haworth Press, [2005]
Colección:Contemporary sports issues.
Temas:
Football > Social aspects > United States.
Football players > United States > Social conditions.
Social values > United States.
National characteristics, American.
Valeurs sociales > États-Unis.
GAMES > Gambling > Sports.
SPORTS & RECREATION > Business Aspects.
SPORTS & RECREATION > Essays.
SPORTS & RECREATION > History.
SPORTS & RECREATION > Reference.
TRAVEL > Special Interest > Sports.
Football > Social aspects
National characteristics, American
Social values
American Football
Kulturelle Identität
United States
USA
Acceso en línea:Texto completo
Descripción
Sumario:Learn the value of football to American societyNo sport reflects the American value system like football. Visitors to the United States need only watch a game or two to learn all they need to know about the American way of life and the beliefs, attitudes, and concerns of American society. Football and American Identity examines the social conditions and cultural implications found in the football subculture, represented by core values such as competition, conflict, diversity, power, economic success, fair play, liberty, and patriotism. This unique book goes beyond the standard fare.
Descripción Física:1 online resource (xi, 277 pages)
Bibliografía:Includes bibliographical references (pages 245-265) and index.
ISBN:9781135427146
1135427143
9781135427214
1135427216

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