{"product_id":"games-people-played-a-global-history-of-sport-9781789147759","title":"Games People Played: A Global History of Sport","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003eGames People Played is a comprehensive global history of sport that examines its sociable, health-giving, economic, and dark sides, covering a wide range of sports and appealing to players, watchers, and enthusiasts. \u003c\/blockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat\u003c\/strong\u003e: Paperback \/ softback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e: 456 pages\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublication date\u003c\/strong\u003e: 01 July 2023\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e: Reaktion Books\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGames People Played is a comprehensive global history of sport that explores the various ways in which sport has been practised, experienced, and made meaningful by players and fans. Author Wray Vamplew delves into the sociable and health-giving aspects of sport, as well as its economic impact, which has transformed it into a massive consumer industry. The book also examines the dark side of sports, including its environmental impact, the use of performance-enhancing drugs, discrimination, and match fixing. With a wide range of sports covered, from curling to baseball, boxing to motor racing, this book appeals to anyone who plays, watches, or enjoys sport. The paperback edition makes it even more accessible to a broader audience.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimension\u003c\/strong\u003e: 234 x 156 (mm)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-13\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9781789147759\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wray Vamplew","offers":[{"title":"Paperback \/ softback","offer_id":44346628964602,"sku":"9781789147759","price":13.57,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0522\/4297\/2845\/products\/1689329634425_book.jpg?v=1689352996","url":"https:\/\/shulphink.com\/products\/games-people-played-a-global-history-of-sport-9781789147759","provider":"Shulph Ink","version":"1.0","type":"link"}