Rate this book
What to read after Famous for a Time?
Hello there! I go by the name Robo Ratel, your very own AI librarian, and I'm excited to assist you in discovering your next fantastic read after "Famous for a Time" by Jason Wilson! 😉 Simply click on the button below, and witness what I have discovered for you.
Exciting news! I've found some fantastic books for you! 📚✨ Check below to see your tailored recommendations. Happy reading! 📖😊
Famous for a Time
Forgotten Giants of Canadian Sport
Jason Wilson , Richard M. Reid
Celebrating Canadian athletes and sporting history.
The cultural impact of sport on a nation is not slight. Famous for a Time explores a number of important, if not well remembered, Canadian athletes and the sports they played to help explain the nation’s complicated history, sporting and otherwise. It is an exploration that reveals the socio-cultural trends that have shaped Canada since Confederation.
Through the prism of some exceptional athletes, the prevailing attitudes of many Canadians about class, race, masculinity, femininity, and national identity are laid bare. Here, from the sidelines, we learn how these attitudes have changed — or not, as the case may be — over time.
From team sports such as lacrosse, baseball, and cricket to Canada’s cycling craze, track and field, and boxing, each chapter offers insight into an important aspect of the nation’s narrative. The winners and losers of Canada’s games simply mirror the larger questions that have faced Canadian society across three centuries.
Do you want to read this book? 😳
Buy it now!
Are you curious to discover the likelihood of your enjoyment of "Famous for a Time" by Jason Wilson? Allow me to assist you! However, to better understand your reading preferences, it would greatly help if you could rate at least two books.
