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Sport and the Shaping of Civic Identity in Chicago

Sport and the Shaping of Civic Identity in Chicago
Author: Gerald R. Gems
Price: $45.00
ISBN-10: 1498598986
ISBN-13: 9781498598989
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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.