Games People Played

Name: Games People Played
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SKU: 9781789147759
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A Global History of Sport

By Wray Vamplew

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Games People Played by Wray Vamplew offers an engaging exploration of the evolution of sports over centuries, examining how cultural, social, and economic factors have shaped the games we know today. It provides insightful analysis into various sports across different eras, connecting past developments with contemporary practices. This book is an intriguing read for anyone interested in the rich tapestry of sporting history.
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You might enjoy this book if you have a keen interest in the history and cultural impact of sports. It's a fascinating exploration of various games across different societies, examining how they have shaped human behaviour and culture throughout time. Perfect for sports enthusiasts and history buffs alike, it offers rich insights into the social significance of play.

The first truly global history of sport, covering everything from curling to baseball.

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Games People Played is, surprisingly, the first global history of sport. The book shows how sport has been practised, experienced and made meaningful by players and fans throughout history. It assesses how sports developed and diffused across the globe, as well as many other aspects, from emotion, discrimination and conviviality; politics, nationalism and protest; and how economics has turned sport into a huge consumer industry.

It shows how sport is sociable and health-giving, and also contributes to charity. However, it also examines its dark side: its impact on the environment, the use of performance-enhancing drugs, and match-fixing.

Published during Summer Olympic year, covering everything from curling to baseball, boxing to motor racing, this book will appeal to anyone who plays, watches and enjoys sport, and wants to know more of its history and global impact.

Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

Games People Played by Wray Vamplew is widely praised as a comprehensive and insightful exploration of sports history. Critics commend its depth and breadth, offering both a thematic survey and a global history of sport. The book underscores the importance of sports in understanding cultural, sociological, and economic developments, and it's seen as both an enjoyable and essential read for anyone interested in the evolution and impact of sports across societies.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781789147759

Publisher: Reaktion Books

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 July 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Reaktion Books

Illustration: 97 illustrations

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 156.0mm

Height: 234.0mm

Weight: 250g

Pages: 456

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About the Author

Wray Vamplew is Emeritus Professor of Sports History at the University of Stirling and Global Professorial Fellow at the University of Edinburgh. His many books include How The Game Was Played: Essays In Sports History (2016) and he was a General Editor for the six-volume Cultural History of Sport (2021)