The third edition of author Richard O. Davies? highly praised narrative of American sports, Sports in American Life: A History, features extensive revisions and updates to its presentation of an interpretative history of the relationship of sports to the larger themes of U.S. history. Updated include a new section on concussions caused by contact sports and new biographies of John Wooden and Joe Paterno.?
Features extensive revisions and updates, along with a leaner, faster-paced narrative than previous editions
Addresses the social, economic, and cultural...
The third edition of author Richard O. Davies? highly praised narrative of American sports, Sports in American Life: A History, features ext...
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"Betting the Line: Sports Wagering in American Life" is a study of gambling, particularly sports gambling, and how it has thrived in American culture. According to Davies and Abram, the culture of betting results from two complementary influences in American society: risk taking and speculation. This is the first effort by academic writers to describe and interpret the history of sports wagering in the United States. Although many books have been written about "how to bet and win," "Betting the Line" presents a serious history of this popular activity, from the colonial and Civil War eras to...
"Betting the Line: Sports Wagering in American Life" is a study of gambling, particularly sports gambling, and how it has thrived in American culture....
