A Social History of English Cricket
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A Social History of English Cricket is an encyclopaedic survey of the game, from its humble origins all the way to modern floodlit finishes. schovat popis
Sir Derek Birley was een Engelse opvoeder en schrijver met een diepgaande interesse in sport, met name cricket. Zijn werk duikt vaak in de sociale en culturele aspecten van sport en onderzoekt de impact ervan op de samenleving. Birley onderzocht hoe sport identiteit en interpersoonlijke relaties vormt.



A Social History of English Cricket is an encyclopaedic survey of the game, from its humble origins all the way to modern floodlit finishes. schovat popis
Focusing on the British education service, this work delves into its intricate administration and the financial and legislative challenges it faced up to the early 1970s. Through detailed analysis, it reveals the complexities and evolving nature of the educational system during that period, providing insights into the factors that shaped its development.
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