About the book
Sport is frequently considered to be an aspect of popular culture that is, or should be, untainted by the political. However, there is a broad consensus among academics that sport is often at the heart of the political and the political is often central to sport. From the 1936 Olympic Games in Nazi Germany to the civil unrest that preceded the 2014 World Cup in Brazil, sport and politics have remained symbiotic bedfellows.
The Routledge Handbook of Sport and Politics goes further than any other book in surveying the complex, embedded relationships between sport and politics. With sections addressing ideologies, nation and statehood, corporate politics, political activism, social justice, and the politics of sports events, it introduces the conceptual foundations that underpin our understanding of the sport-politics nexus and examines emergent issues in this field of study.
Including in-depth case studies from North America, South America, Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Asia, this is an essential reference for anybody with an interest in the social scientific study of sport.
Editions of Routledge Handbook of Sport and Politics
- EBook
- ISBN 9781317646662
- PDF
- ISBN 9781317646679
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Sport is frequently considered to be an aspect of popular culture that is, or should be, untainted by the political. However, there is a broad consensus among academics that sport is often at the heart of the political and the political is often central to sport. From the 1936 Olympic Games in Nazi Germany to the civil unrest that preceded the 2014 World Cup in Brazil, sport and politics have remained symbiotic bedfellows.
The Routledge Handbook of Sport and Politics goes further than any other book in surveying the complex, embedded relationships between sport and politics. With sections addressing ideologies, nation and statehood, corporate politics, political activism, social justice, and the politics of sports events, it introduces the conceptual foundations that underpin our understanding of the sport-politics nexus and examines emergent issues in this field of study.
Including in-depth case studies from North America, South America, Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Asia, this is an essential reference for anybody with an interest in the social scientific study of sport.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Routledge Handbook of Sport and Politics about?
Sport is frequently considered to be an aspect of popular culture that is, or should be, untainted by the political. However, there is a broad consensus among academics that sport is often at the heart of the political and the political is often central to sport. From the 1936 Olympic Games in Nazi Germany to the civil unrest that preceded the 2014 World Cup in Brazil, sport and politics have remained symbiotic bedfellows.
The Routledge Handbook of Sport and Politics goes further than any other book in surveying the complex, embedded relationships between sport and politics. With sections addressing ideologies, nation and statehood, corporate politics, political activism, social justice, and the politics of sports events, it introduces the conceptual foundations that underpin our understanding of the sport-politics nexus and examines emergent issues in this field of study.
Including in-depth case studies from North America, South America, Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Asia, this is an essential reference for anybody with an interest in the social scientific study of sport.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Routledge Handbook of Sport and Politics?
Sports and Active outdoor recreation > Sport: general
Where can I read a sample of Routledge Handbook of Sport and Politics?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9781317646662
Is Routledge Handbook of Sport and Politics part of a series, and can it be read as a standalone?
Yes it is a part of series Routledge International Handbooks
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Routledge Handbook of Sport and Politics?
Alan Bairner, John Kelly, Jung Woo Lee
Who is the Publisher of the book Routledge Handbook of Sport and Politics?
Taylor and Francis
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Routledge Handbook of Sport and Politics is available as ebook(ISBN 9781317646662) and pdf(ISBN 9781317646679)