Sports Through the Lens of Economic History
Download or Read eBook Sports Through the Lens of Economic History PDF written by Richard Pomfret and published by Edward Elgar Publishing. This book was released on 2016-08-26 with total page 169 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle.
| Author | : Richard Pomfret |
| Publisher | : Edward Elgar Publishing |
| Total Pages | : 169 |
| Release | : 2016-08-26 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9781784719951 |
| ISBN-13 | : 1784719951 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (51 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Sports Through the Lens of Economic History by : Richard Pomfret
Book excerpt: From professional team sports to international events such as the Olympics and Tour de France, the modern sports industry continues to attract a large number of spectators and participants. This book, edited by Richard Pomfret and John K. Wilson analyzes the economic evolution of sports over the last 150 years, from a pastime activity to a big business enterprise. It begins at a time when entrepreneurs and players first started making money from professional sports leagues, through to the impact of radio and TV in the twentieth century, and onto the present day.
