Boxing

In Boxing: A Concise History of the Sweet Science, Gerald R. Gems provides a succinct yet comprehensive coverage of the sport, recounting boxing’s ancient roots, evolution, and globalization. Throughout, Gems describes important events and individuals, illuminating their impact on the boxing world. Presented in a clear and readable manner, Gems not only includes a historical account of boxing, but also explores such issues as race, religion, rivalries, and the growth of female boxing. While the primary coverage of the book focuses on the United States, Gems’ examination encompasses the sport around the world as well. Featuring numerous photographs, Boxing: A Concise History of the Sweet Science will be of interest to boxing fans, historians, scholars, and those wanting to learn more about the sport.

Gerald R. Gems is Professor Emeritus at North Central College.

Introduction Chapter 1: Ancient Boxing Chapter 2: The Evolution of Boxing Chapter 3: The Relationship between Boxing and Social Class Chapter 4: The Social Construction of Race Chapter 5: The Concept of Ethnicity Chapter 6: Religion Chapter 7: Gender Chapter 8: Conclusions Appendix I Appendix II Appendix III Bibliography Index About the Author