Since the nineteenth century the USA has served as an international model for business, lifestyle and sporting success. Yet whilst the language of sport seems to be universal, American sports culture remains highly distinctive. This book offers critical analysis of the everyday sporting and leisure activities of 'ordinary' Americans. "To avoid repetition, the authors offer cross-references and provide references to other resources on some topics. Throughout, boxes give readers snippets of information about significant figures, events, and ideas along with some primary sources." - Choice,L. A. Heaphy, Kent State University