A Social History of English Cricket
- 400 Seiten
- 14 Lesestunden
A Social History of English Cricket is an encyclopaedic survey of the game, from its humble origins all the way to modern floodlit finishes. schovat popis
Derek Birley Bücher
Sir Derek Birley war ein englischer Pädagoge und Schriftsteller mit einem tiefen Interesse am Sport, insbesondere am Cricket. Seine Arbeit befasst sich oft mit den sozialen und kulturellen Aspekten des Sports und untersucht dessen Einfluss auf die Gesellschaft. Birley erforschte, wie Sport Identität und zwischenmenschliche Beziehungen prägt.
Focusing on the British education service, this work delves into its intricate administration and the financial and legislative challenges it faced up to the early 1970s. Through detailed analysis, it reveals the complexities and evolving nature of the educational system during that period, providing insights into the factors that shaped its development.
An Equal Chance
- 224 Seiten
- 8 Lesestunden
This book, first published in 1971, provides an account of educational and social services, their functions, and how they relate to each other. It discusses their problems and makes constructive and original proposals for their future development.