From Greece to the NFL: The Sociological Role of the Stadium

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Published May 3, 2007 at 3:30 PM PDT

This story was published more than 18 years ago.

They are the arenas of spectacle, sport, and memories. People's attachment to stadiums and the events they attend there can run very deep. We explore the role NFL stadiums play in communities with a s

They are the arenas of spectacle, sport, and memories. People's attachment to stadiums and the events they attend there can run very deep. We explore the role NFL stadiums play in communities with a sociologist who's studied stadiums from ancient Greece to the NFL.

Guest

Timothy Curry , Sociology professor, Ohio State University; Interim Director, Sport and Citizenship Initiative, The John Glenn Institute.

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