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In this new edition of his acclaimed book, Richard Giulianotti provides a critical sociological interpretation of modern sport. As global festivals such as the
Exploring the cultural, ideological and economic legacies of Euro 2012
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Pages: 133
Authors: Peter Kennedy
Categories: Sports & Recreation
Type: BOOK - Published: 2016-03-22 - Publisher: Routledge

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European National football came together in the summer of 2012 for the 14th occasion. This book sets out to examine the enduring social tensions between support
Making Sport Great Again
Language: en
Pages: 175
Authors: David L. Andrews
Categories: Sports & Recreation
Type: BOOK - Published: 2019-04-05 - Publisher: Springer

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Blending critical theory, conjunctural cultural studies, and assemblage theory, Making Sport Great Again introduces and develops the concept of uber-sport: the
Sport Philosophy Now
Language: en
Pages: 289
Authors: Matthew James McNees
Categories: Philosophy
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In today’s media-driven world, it seems there is always a scandal in the news involving athletes. Whether it’s performance-enhancing drugs in cycling, domes
Sport in Capitalist Society
Language: en
Pages: 373
Authors: Tony Collins
Categories: History
Type: BOOK - Published: 2013-04-12 - Publisher: Routledge

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Why are the Olympic Games the driving force behind a clampdown on civil liberties? What makes sport an unwavering ally of nationalism and militarism? Is sport t