ISBN: 9780415484923 - playing on the periphery: sport, identity and memory (sport in the global society) (6 Ergebnisse)

Paperback. Zustand: Brand New. 1st edition. 248 pages. 9.29x6.30x0.55 inches. In Stock.

Zustand: New. Investigates why elite English sports - such as rugby and cricket - became national sports in New Zealand and Australia, and asks why working class sports - such as football - have travelled less well to these areas. Focusing on these sports, the author tracks narratives and myths, tracing the passage of colonial truths, behaviours and practices. Series Editor(s): Mangan, J. A.; Majumdar, Boria. Num Pages: 246 pages. BIC Classification: JHBS. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 234 x 156. Weight in Grams: 362. . 2008. 1st Edition. paperback. . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland. …

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Zustand: Good. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has soft covers. Clean from markings In good all round condition. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,500grams, ISBN:9780415484923. …

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Part of the Sport in the Global Society series, this innovative and creative text explores collective history, memory, and sport culture, tracking the passage of sports away from England. The author investigates why 'elite' English sports - such as rugby and cricket - became national sports in New Zealand and Australia, and asks why 'working class' English sports - such as football - have travelled less well to these areas. Focusing on these sports, the author tracks narratives and myths, tracing the passage of colonial truths, behaviours and practices.Clearly defined sections in the book focus on:\* sport and tourism\* sport and history\* sport and memory.Using a refreshingly broad range of sources to analyze differences between popular culture and sporting memory, this book offers new perspectives on sport and makes an interesting reference for masters and postgraduate readers in sport and cultural studies.…

Kartoniert / Broschiert. Zustand: New. Dr Tara Brabazon is Associate Professor in Cultural Studies at Murdoch University, Perth, Australia and Director of the Popular Culture Collective. Part of the Sport in the Global Society series, this innovative a.