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The Field of Sports History at Critical Mass.

The Field of Sports History at Critical Mass.

Authors :
Ruck, Rob
Source :
Journal of American History; Jun2014, Vol. 101 Issue 1, p192-194, 3p
Publication Year :
2014

Abstract

The article discusses the state of the academic field of sports history. The author discusses an essay written by scholar Amy Bass concerning on the field, his perspectives on sports history and the influence of the professional sports scene in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, during the 1970s shaped his view of sports history and sports as an academic field, and the potential problems of fragmentation within the field of sports history. The article also examines cultural aspects in sports history.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00218723
Volume :
101
Issue :
1
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Journal of American History
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
97421655
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1093/jahist/jau302