Eight nonfiction and two fiction pieces discuss football in China, the ballgame in ancient Mexico, lice racing in Turkey, sumo in Japan, and other sports.

This book moves beyond the myths and media hype to take a closer look at America's love of sport and how it so often comes in conflict with our most basic value

Eight nonfiction and two fiction pieces discuss football in China, the ballgame in ancient Mexico, lice racing in Turkey, sumo in Japan, and other sports.

Fair Play in Sport presents a critical re-working of the classic ideal of fair play and explores its practical consequences for competitive sport. By linking ge