How Long to Read Sport: A Very Short Introduction

How Long Does it Take to Read Sport: A Very Short Introduction?

It takes the average reader 2 hours and 26 minutes to read Sport: A Very Short Introduction by Mike Cronin

Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more

Description

Sport is big business; international in nature and the focus of much media and cultural attention. In this Very Short Introduction, Mike Cronin charts the history of sport, from its traditional origins in folk football and cock fighting to its position as a global phenomenon today. Looking at a variety of sports from team games such as rugby, cricket, and football to games for individuals such as golf, tennis, and skiing, he considers how these first emerged and captivated the interest of ordinary people, and how sport has been transformed within our daily lives. Exploring the relationship between sport and class, gender, commerce, identity, and ethics, Cronin considers some of the central issues in sport today, including the high pay of professional footballers and the glamour of sports women, as well as fair play standards. Charting sport through the ages and around the world, this is a short guide to the history, development, and place of sport in contemporary global society. ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable.

How long is Sport: A Very Short Introduction?

Sport: A Very Short Introduction by Mike Cronin is 144 pages long, and a total of 36,576 words.

This makes it 49% the length of the average book. It also has 45% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Sport: A Very Short Introduction Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 3 hours and 19 minutes to read Sport: A Very Short Introduction aloud.

What Reading Level is Sport: A Very Short Introduction?

Sport: A Very Short Introduction is suitable for students ages 10 and up.

Note that there may be other factors that effect this rating besides length that are not factored in on this page. This may include things like complex language or sensitive topics not suitable for students of certain ages.

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