Sport and the Shaping of Civic Identity in Chicago

Sport and the Shaping of Civic Identity in Chicago by Gerald R. Gems


ISBN
9781498598972
Published
Binding
Hardcover
Pages
314
Dimensions
161 x 241 x 23mm

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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