In this fascinating analysis of the development, structure, and strategies of sports, Bell argues that games are an institution that not only reflect society but also mold society. He develops a typology of seven game levels from the primitive to the decadent and examines the history of game development in Western civilization, through the relation of the various game levels to national ambitions and strategies. "To Play the Game" is both enlightening and entertaining, an original contribution to the growing scholarship on sports.
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In this fascinating analysis of the development, structure, and strategies of sports, Bell argues that games are an institution that not only reflect society but also mold society. He develops a typology of seven game levels from the primitive to the decadent and examines the history of game development in Western civilization, through the relation of the various game levels to national ambitions and strategies. "To Play the Game" is both enlightening and entertaining, an original contribution to the growing scholarship on sports.
Imprint | Transaction Publishers |
Country of origin | United Kingdom |
Release date | 1987 |
Availability | Expected to ship within 12 - 17 working days |
First published | 1987 |
Authors | J. Bowyer Bell |
Dimensions | 150 x 230 x 18mm (L x W x T) |
Format | Hardcover |
Pages | 205 |
ISBN-13 | 978-0-88738-102-7 |
Barcode | 9780887381027 |
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LSN | 0-88738-102-2 |