Sport in Industrial America, 1850-1920 presents the second edition of Stephen A. Riess’s well-loved synthesis of the development of sport during one of the most transformational times in the nation’s history.



New edition maintains the book’s acclaimed level of research, analysis, and readability
Explores topics including urbanization, ethnicity, class, sport in educational institutions, women in sport, and sport’s role in manifesting city, regional, and national pride.
Includes an entirely new chapter on the globalization of American sport
Includes a new bank of photographs and images.
Features a newly revised and updated Bibliographical Essay