Sports Culture: An A‐Z Guide

This guide presents a curious mix of 174 essays on a diverse range of topics, which in the words of the author are: “historically central and abiding issues in sports culture”. Arranged in alphabetical order these range from Aaron (Hank) through Blood Doping, Left Handedness, Instant Replay, to Tiger Woods. Again in the words of the author: “Interest is less with the actual activities themselves and more with the culture of which they were part and on which they, in turn had an effect”. Most entries have been written by the author but there are contributions from other authorities, several...