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by Collins, Tony
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Title
Sport in a Capitalist Society : A Short History
Author
Collins, Tony
Reading Time
15.0 minutes
Category
Sports
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Who is Collins, Tony?

Tony Collins is a Professor of History and Director of the International Centre for Sports History and Culture at De Montfort University in Leicester, UK.

Who should read Sport in a Capitalist Society : A Short History?

Anyone interested in the history or sociology of sport, or the social and cultural history of the modern world.

What is the background behind Sport in a Capitalist Society : A Short History?

The book examines the history of sport over the last 300 years, from the eighteenth century to the present day, focusing on Britain, Europe, North Ame...

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Target Audience

Anyone interested in the history or sociology of sport, or the social and cultural history of the modern world.

Author Background

Tony Collins is a Professor of History and Director of the International Centre for Sports History and Culture at De Montfort University in Leicester, UK. He is the author of several books, including Rugby’s Great Split and A Social History of English Rugby Union.

Historical Context

The book examines the history of sport over the last 300 years, from the eighteenth century to the present day, focusing on Britain, Europe, North America and Japan.

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