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AMERICAN SPORTS : FROM THE AGE OF FOLK GAMES TO THE AGE OF THE INTERNET, 8TH EDITION
0Original price was: ₹9,265.75.₹8,339.17Current price is: ₹8,339.17.Explore the rich tapestry of American sports history with “American Sports: From the Age of Folk Games to the Age of the Internet, 8th Edition.” This comprehensive and analytical introduction, by Pamela Grundy and Benjamin Rader, delves into the dynamic evolution of sports from colonial times to the digital age. Discover the intricate connections between sports and American society, examining themes of class, gender, race, religion, and region. The 8th edition enhances coverage of women, African Americans, Native Americans, and Latinos, featuring new sidebars on pivotal moments like the Black Sox scandal and the global impact of Jack Johnson. A highly readable and insightful guide, this book is the ultimate resource for understanding how sports have shaped and reflected American values and society. Perfect for students and sports enthusiasts alike at The Bookish Owl.
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American Withdrawal from Afghanistan
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Among Insurgents: Walking Through Burma
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Among the Hindus- A Study of Hindu Festivals
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Among the Living and the Dead: A Tale of Exile and Homecoming
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Among the Tibetans
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Among the Tibetans
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Among the Wolves of Court: The Untold Story of Thomas and George Boleyn
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An Age of splendour-Islamic art in India
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An Analysis of Alexander Hamilton, James Madison, and John Jay’s: The Federalist Paper
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An Analysis of Betty Friedan’s: The Feminine Mystique
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An Analysis of C.L.R.James’s: The Black Jacobins: Toussaint L’Ouverture and the San Domingo Revolution
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