Sport and the Shaping of Civic Identity in Chicago
- Gerald R. Gems
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Sport and the Shaping of Civic Identity in Chicago is written by Gerald R. Gems and published by Bloomsbury Publishing PLC. It's available with International Standard Book Number or ISBN identification 1498598986 (ISBN 10) and 9781498598989 (ISBN 13).
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.
