Full Description
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.
Contents
Chapter 1: Physical Identity
Chapter 2: City of Commerce
Chapter 3: Aesthetic Identity
Chapter 4: Race
Chapter 6: Social Class
Chapter 7: Sport and Gender
Chapter 8: Religion
Chapter 9: School Sports and Urban Identity
Chapter 10: Pro Sports and Their Fans
