Exploring the broad historical context of modern America this book argues thatthe state of sports is a powerful indictment of a wealthdriven society andhyperind... » 

Exploring the broad historical context of modern America this book argues thatthe state of sports is a powerful indictment of a wealthdriven society andhyperindividualistic way of life. Taking on critics from all sides of thepolitical debate it makes the case that sport still possesses features thatencourage social and moral values. «