Sports Through the Lens of Economic History

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Sports Through the Lens of Economic History is written by Richard Pomfret and published by Edward Elgar Publishing. It's available with International Standard Book Number or ISBN identification 1784719951 (ISBN 10) and 9781784719951 (ISBN 13).

From professional team sports to international events such as the Olympics and Tour de France, the modern sports industry continues to attract a large number of spectators and participants. This book, edited by Richard Pomfret and John K. Wilson analyzes the economic evolution of sports over the last 150 years, from a pastime activity to a big business enterprise. It begins at a time when entrepreneurs and players first started making money from professional sports leagues, through to the impact of radio and TV in the twentieth century, and onto the present day.