The Turf | A Social and Economic History of Horse Racing

Wary Vamplew

ISBN 10: 1911204041 / ISBN 13: 9781911204046

Published by Edward Everett Root, 2016

About this Item

The Turf | A Social and Economic History of Horse Racing | Wary Vamplew | Buch | Gebunden | Englisch | 2016 | Edward Everett Root | EAN 9781911204046 | Verantwortliche Person für die EU: Libri GmbH, Europaallee 1, 36244 Bad Hersfeld, gpsr[at]libri[dot]de | Anbieter: preigu Print on Demand.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Turf | A Social and Economic History of Horse Racing
• Publisher: Edward Everett Root
• Publication Date: 2016
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1911204041
• ISBN 13: 9781911204046
• Binding: Buch
• Edition: 2nd Edition
• Condition: Neu
• Dimensions: 235W x 157H x 21D millimeters 235 millimeters width by 157 millimeters height by 21 millimeters depth
• Weight: 588 grams
• Seller catalogs:
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Synopsis

This is the second edition of the classic on the history of British horse racing. It provides a detailed and far-ranging social and economic analysis of the major changes in British flat racing, in particular in the period between 1830 and 1939.

Four major themes are explored.

Firstly, the changing character and structure of the sport.

Secondly, the morality of racing, which was a corrupt sport par excellence for much of the nineteenth century.

Thirdly, on four categories of participants in racing – jockeys, trainers, owners and breeders. Here, the author assesses whether or not these could make money out of racing.

Fourthly, the book examines gambling and its important symbiotic relationship with racing.

The televised, sponsored, carefully governed sport today is a vastly different affair from that of the 18th century. Then racing was a free, social event, the highlight of the entertainment calendar for the bulk of the local community.

By the late 19th century most race meetings were highly commercial enterprises, requiring payment from all spectators, many of whom had travelled some distance to attend. The excitement and historical interest of these meetings is well captured here.

About the Author

Emeritus Professor of Sports History, University of Stirling; Visiting Professor, Manchester Metropolitan University; Special Projects Editor, International Journal of the History of Sport.