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Sport, Nationalism, and Globalization: European and North American Perspectives
Contributor(s): Bairner, Alan (Author)

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 ISBN: 0791449122     ISBN-13: 9780791449127
Publisher: State University of New York Press
OUR PRICE: $33.20  

Binding Type: Paperback - See All Available Formats & Editions
Published: March 2001
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Additional Information
BISAC Categories:
- Social Science | Popular Culture
- Political Science | Political Process - General
- Sports & Recreation | History
Dewey: 306.483
LCCN: 00032980
Series: Suny National Identities
Physical Information: 0.51" H x 5.9" W x 8.96" L (0.68 lbs) 227 pages
Features: Bibliography, Index
 
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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.
 
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