Sport in Industrial America, 1850-1920 presents the second edition of Stephen A. Riess s well-loved synthesis of the development of sport during one of the most transformational times in the nation s history. New edition maintains the book s acclaimed level of research, analysis, and readability Explores topics including urbanization, ethnicity, class, sport in educational institutions, women in sport, and sport s role in manifesting city, regional, and national pride. Includes an entirely new chapter on the globalization of American sport Includes a new bank of photographs and images. Features a newly revised and updated Bibliographical Essay