Author

Publication

2001-05-01 - State University of New York Press

Language

English

Word Count

51,750 words, Guess

Page Count

207 pages

Physical Format

Paperback

Identifiers

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  • ISBN-139780791449127
  • Goodreads2693098
  • Library of Congress Control Number00032980
  • OCLC Control Number54711440
  • OCLC Control Number43971592
  • Better World Books9780791449127
  • Open LibraryOL7802470M

Classifications

  • LCCGV706.34 .B25 2001
  • LCCGV706.34.B25 2001
  • LCCGV706.34 .B25 2001eb

Description

"Sport and nationalism are arguably two of the most emotional issues in the modern world. Both inspire intense devotion and frequently lead to violence. In this book, Alan Bairner discusses the relationship between sport and national identities in Europe and North America - specifically Ireland, Scotland, Sweden, the United States, and Canada - within the context of a broader theoretical debate about the impact of globalization in the modern era. Through a unique comparative perspective, the author sheds new light on the ways sport impacts the construction and reproduction of national identities. Ultimately, the work considers the role of sport in allowing nations and nationalists to resist, or at least come to terms with, powerful globalizing pressures."--BOOK JACKET.

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  • Sport, Nationalism, and GlobalizationPaperbackState University of New York Press2001-05-01

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