May the best man win : sport, masculinity, and nationalism in Great Britain and the Empire, 1880-1935 / Patrick F. McDevitt.
| Author/creator | McDevitt, Patrick F. |
| Format | Book |
| Edition | 1st ed. |
| Publication Info | New York : Palgrave Macmillan, 2004. |
| Description | ix, 179 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm |
| Subjects |
| Contents | Gender and imperial sport -- Strong men, free men: Gaelic team sports and Irish Masculinity -- The king of sports: polo in late Victorian and Edwardian India -- May the best white man win: boxing, race, and masculinity -- Defending white manhood: the bodyline affair in England and Australia -- Black skin in white flannel: the West Indies join the bodyline fray -- Conclusions: sport, masculinity, and nationalism. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references (p. [161]-174) and index. |
| LCCN | 2003065635 |
| ISBN | 1403965528 |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | General Stacks | GV706.35 .M38 2004 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |