Sport and the Shaping of Civic Identity in Chicago
| Author | : Gerald R. Gems |
| Publisher | : Rowman & Littlefield |
| Total Pages | : 315 |
| Release | : 2020-02-13 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9781498598989 |
| ISBN-13 | : 1498598986 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (986 Downloads) |
Download or read book Sport and the Shaping of Civic Identity in Chicago written by Gerald R. Gems and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2020-02-13 with total page 315 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.
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