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Horse Racing the Chicago Way : Gambling, Politics, and Organized Crime, 1837-1911.
""Horse Racing the Chicago Way" contextualizes the history of horse racing in Chicago, analyzing the role of political influence and class in the rise and fall of thoroughbred racing; the business of racing; the cultural and social significance of racing; and the impact widespread opp...
| Clasificación: | Libro Electrónico |
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| Formato: | Electrónico eBook |
| Idioma: | Inglés |
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Syracuse :
Syracuse University Press,
2022.
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| Colección: | Sports and Entertainment Ser.
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| Acceso en línea: | Texto completo |
| Sumario: | ""Horse Racing the Chicago Way" contextualizes the history of horse racing in Chicago, analyzing the role of political influence and class in the rise and fall of thoroughbred racing; the business of racing; the cultural and social significance of racing; and the impact widespread opposition to gambling in Illinois had on the sport. It also examines the nexus that existed between horse racing, politics, and syndicate crime"-- |
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| Descripción Física: | 1 online resource (438 pages) |
| ISBN: | 0815655282 9780815655282 |