The cultural significance of athletics in U.S. higher education

Journal of Sport Management

Volumn 14, Issue 2, 2000, Pages 105-132

  Beyer, Janice M ^a   Hannah, David R ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN   (United States)

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EID: 0034344682     PISSN: 08884773     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1123/jsm.14.2.105     Document Type: Article

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