A people's history of tennis
Berry, David2020
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Pristine lawns, tennis whites, strawberries and cream, tennis is synonymous with the upper echelons of society, but scratch beneath the surface and you'll quickly discover a different history, one of untold struggles on and off the courts. From the birth of modern tennis in Victorian Britain to the present day, we bear witness to struggles around sexuality, gender, race and class that have transformed the nature of tennis and sport itself. 'A People's History of Tennis' is populated by diverse voices, recounting the sport's gay origins, 'Workers' Wimbledon', battles for gender equality and more.
Main title:
A people's history of tennis / David Berry.
Author:
Berry, David, author
Imprint:
London : Pluto Press, 2020.
Collation:
256 pages ; 22 cm
ISBN:
9780745339658 (hbk. :)
Dewey class:
796.34209796.342796.34209 BER
Language:
English
Subject:
BRN:
2226634
More Information:
| Location | Collection | Call number | Status/Desc |
|---|---|---|---|
| Richmond Lending Library | Adult non-fiction | 796.342 | Available |