Big-Time Sports in American Universities

Big-Time Sports in American Universities
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Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Total Pages : 403
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ISBN-10 : 9781108421126
ISBN-13 : 1108421121
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Book Synopsis Big-Time Sports in American Universities by : Charles T. Clotfelter

Download or read book Big-Time Sports in American Universities written by Charles T. Clotfelter and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2019-02-21 with total page 403 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book expands on the argument that spectator sports, despite their problems, have become a central function of American universities.


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