Power at Play

Power at Play
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Publisher : Beacon Press
Total Pages : 256
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ISBN-10 : 9780807041055
ISBN-13 : 080704105X
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Book Synopsis Power at Play by : Michael A. Messner

Download or read book Power at Play written by Michael A. Messner and published by Beacon Press. This book was released on 1995-04-30 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Based on interviews with a diverse group of former high school, college, and professional athletes, Power at Play examines the important role sports play in defining masculinity for American men.


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