Sport and Society in Ancient Greece provides a concise and readable introduction to ancient Greek sport. It covers such topics as the links between sport, religion and warfare, the origins and history of the Olympic games, and the spirit of competition among the Greeks. Its main focus, however, is on Greek sport as an arena for the creation and expression of difference among individuals and groups. Sport not only identified winners and losers. It also drew boundaries between groups (Greeks and barbarians, boys and men, ...
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Sport and Society in Ancient Greece provides a concise and readable introduction to ancient Greek sport. It covers such topics as the links between sport, religion and warfare, the origins and history of the Olympic games, and the spirit of competition among the Greeks. Its main focus, however, is on Greek sport as an arena for the creation and expression of difference among individuals and groups. Sport not only identified winners and losers. It also drew boundaries between groups (Greeks and barbarians, boys and men, males and females) and offered a field for debate on the relative worth of athletic and equestrian competition. The book includes guides to the ancient evidence and to modern scholarship on the subject.
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Good. 0521497906. Underlining in pen and notes to some pages. Scholar's initial to inner cover (Jenifer Neils).; Key Themes In Ancient History; 8.7 X 5.9 X 0.6 inches; 232 pages.
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Very Good. 0521497906. Scholars' bookplate to inner cover (Slater & Dunbabin). Upper front corner creased.; Key Themes In Ancient History; 8.7 X 5.9 X 0.6 inches; 232 pages.
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New. Trade paperback (US). 232 p. Key Themes in Ancient History . 6 Tables, unspecified; 9 Halftones, unspecified; 6 Tables, unspecified; 9 Halftones, unspecified. Intended for college/higher education audience. Intended for professional and scholarly audience.
