Sport and the Shaping of Civic Identity in Chicago - Gerald R. Gems

Sport and the Shaping of Civic Identity in Chicago

By Gerald R. Gems

  • Release Date: 2020-02-13
  • Genre: U.S. History

Description

This study is an interdisciplinary examination of the role of sport in the formation of urban identity in Chicago. The author employs historical and sociological methodologies and analyzes how the city became a hub for immigration, transportation, and entertainment.

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