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Sport in Capitalist Society: A Short History,Used
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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 the new opiate of the masses?These and many other questions are answered in this new radical history of sport by leading historian of sport and society, Professor Tony Collins.Tracing the history of modern sport from its origins in the burgeoning capitalist economy of mideighteenth century England to the globalised corporate sport of today, the book argues that, far from the purity of sport being corrupted by capitalism, modern sport is as much a product of capitalism as the factory, the stock exchange and the unemployment line.Based on original sources, the book explains how sport has been shaped and moulded by the major political and economic events of the past two centuries, such as the French Revolution, the rise of modern nationalism and imperialism, the Russian Revolution, the Cold War and the imposition of the neoliberal agenda in the last decades of the twentieth century. It highlights the symbiotic relationship between the media and sport, from the simultaneous emergence of print capitalism and modern sport in Georgian England to the rise of Murdochs global satellite television empire in the twentyfirst century, and for the first time it explores the alternative, revolutionary models of sport in the early twentieth century.Sport in a Capitalist Society is the first sustained attempt to explain the emergence of modern sport around the world as an integral part of the globalisation of capitalism. It is essential reading for anybody with an interest in the history or sociology of sport, or the social and cultural history of the modern world.
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- Q: What is the main theme of 'Sport in Capitalist Society: A Short History'? A: The main theme of the book explores the relationship between sport and capitalism, arguing that modern sport is fundamentally shaped by capitalist economic and political structures, rather than being corrupted by them.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Sport in Capitalist Society' is Professor Tony Collins, a leading historian specializing in the history of sport and society.
- Q: What topics does the book cover? A: The book covers a range of topics including the history of modern sport, the influence of major political events such as the French Revolution and the Cold War, and the relationship between media and sport.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains 192 pages.
- Q: What is the publication date of the book? A: The book was published on April 2, 2013.
- Q: What is the book's binding type? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: Is this book suitable for academic study? A: Yes, 'Sport in Capitalist Society' is suitable for academic study, particularly for those interested in the history or sociology of sport, as well as social and cultural history.
- Q: What condition is the book in? A: The book is listed as 'Used Book in Good Condition', indicating it may show some signs of wear but is still functional for reading.
- Q: Does the book discuss the rise of media in relation to sport? A: Yes, the book highlights how the media has evolved alongside modern sport and examines its impact on the commercialization of sports.
- Q: What editions of the book are available? A: This book is currently available in its first edition.