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Playing Tough: The World of Sports and Politics,Used
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Playing Tough is an entertaining and thoroughly enlightening look at the unique and surprisingly outsized role that sports have played in politics and history. Ever since the bread and circuses of Rome, sports have been used as a tool to entertain the masses and to instill civic pride. Abrams shows both the positive and the negative ways in which sports and politics have coalesced, from the rabid nationalism of the 1936 Nazi Olympics, the political grudge match of the Louis and Schmeling fights, and the futbol war between Honduras and Costa Rica to the inspiring stories of South Africas rugby nationbuilding and Muhammad Alis brave antiwar stance, which nearly cost him his career. Abrams is an informed and impassioned writer who chronicles the profoundly creative and destructive influence that sports have on the political life of our nation and the world.This book will be of interest to any and all sports and politics enthusiasts and is a wonderful introduction for course creation and adoption.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'Playing Tough: The World of Sports and Politics'? A: 'Playing Tough' explores the significant and complex relationship between sports and politics throughout history, highlighting both the positive and negative influences of sports on political life.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Playing Tough' is Roger I. Abrams.
- Q: What is the condition of the used book? A: The book is classified as 'Used Book in Good Condition', indicating that it has been previously owned but remains in very good shape.
- Q: How many pages are in this book? A: 'Playing Tough' contains a total of 280 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: This edition of 'Playing Tough' comes in hardcover binding.
- Q: When was 'Playing Tough' published? A: 'Playing Tough: The World of Sports and Politics' was published on May 14, 2013.
- Q: Is this book suitable for academic purposes? A: Yes, the book is a wonderful introduction for course creation and adoption, making it suitable for academic purposes.
- Q: What topics does the book cover? A: The book covers various topics, including the impact of sports on civic pride, nationalism, and political events like the 1936 Nazi Olympics and the 'futbol war' between Honduras and Costa Rica.
- Q: Who would be interested in reading this book? A: 'Playing Tough' would appeal to sports enthusiasts, political science students, and anyone interested in the intersection of sports and politics.
- Q: What is the overall message of the book? A: The overall message emphasizes the dual role of sports as both a unifying force and a source of division within political contexts.