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Boxing: A Concise History of the Sweet Science

Boxing: A Concise History of the Sweet Science

Hardcover

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ISBN10: 144222990X
ISBN13: 9781442229907
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
Published: Mar 13 2014
Pages: 360
Weight: 1.46
Height: 1.17 Width: 5.99 Depth: 9.51
Language: English
In Boxing: A Concise History of the Sweet Science, Gerald R. Gems provides a succinct yet comprehensive coverage of the sport, recounting boxing's ancient roots, evolution, and globalization. Throughout, Gems describes important events and individuals, illuminating their impact on the boxing world. Presented in a clear and readable manner, Gems not only includes a historical account of boxing, but also explores such issues as race, religion, rivalries, and the growth of female boxing. While the primary coverage of the book focuses on the United States, Gems' examination encompasses the sport around the world as well. Featuring numerous photographs, Boxing: A Concise History of the Sweet Science will be of interest to boxing fans, historians, scholars, and those wanting to learn more about the sport.

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