Sport and Society in Ancient Greece

Klappentext Accessible to nonspecialists! this book is the only up-to-date general introduction to ancient Greek sport available in English. Its subjects include the origins and history of the Olympic games! athletic nudity! professionalism! and the place of women in Greek sport. Illustrated. Zusammenfassung A concise introduction to ancient Greek sport. Inhaltsverzeichnis 1. Ways of seeing Greek sport; 2. The evidence and its limits; 3. Reflections of victory in literature and art; 4. Divisions of age and sex; 5. Class differences, dissent, democracy; Conclusion; Bibliographical essay.

Product details

• Authors: Mark Golden, Golden Mark
• Assisted by: P. A. Cartledge (Editor)
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press Academic
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 10.09.1998
• EAN: 9780521497909
• ISBN: 978-0-521-49790-9
• Dimensions: 150 mm x 225 mm x 12 mm
• Series: Key Themes in Ancient History
• Subjects: Education and learning > Teaching preparation > Vocational needs; Humanities, art, music > History > Antiquity