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The Global Politics Of Sport (Sport In The Global Society)
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Sport Presents One Of The Most Advanced Cases Of 'Globalisation,' Arguably Because There Are Fewer Cultural And Political Obstacles To The Development Of Trade And International Power In Sport Than There Are In Other Fields. Thus There Has Been A Change In The Nature Of The Politics Of Sport Since The End Of The Cold War; The Subject Must Be Rewritten To Acknowledge A Twentyfirst Century World In Which International Sporting Organisations And Transnational Corporations Have Become Far More Important Than States.The Global Politics Of Sport Presents A Range Of Essays Examining The Emerging Global Political Issues In Twentyfirst Century Sport Including: The Role, And Power Of Organisations Such As Fifa And The Ioc The Influence Of Us Exceptionalism The Construction Of Global Sports Heroes Tensions Developing Within Traditionally 'Alternative' Sports In A Global Commercial Culturethe Global Politics Of Sport Presents New And Fresh Exploration Of Different Conceptions Of Sport As A Purely Commercial Activity And As An Activity As Embodying 'Higher' Social And Ethical Values.
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- Q: What is 'The Global Politics of Sport' about? A: The book examines the globalisation of sport, focusing on the political landscape post-Cold War, where international sporting organisations and transnational corporations have gained prominence over nation-states.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'The Global Politics of Sport' is Lincoln Allison.
- Q: When was 'The Global Politics of Sport' published? A: The book was published on April 13, 2005.
- Q: What are some key topics covered in the book? A: Key topics include the power of organisations like FIFA and the IOC, US exceptionalism, the construction of global sports heroes, and tensions in alternative sports within a commercial culture.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains 208 pages.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: Is the book in new condition? A: Yes, the item condition is listed as new.
- Q: What category does this book fall under? A: The book falls under the category of History.
- Q: Does the book include any essays? A: Yes, it presents a range of essays exploring various global political issues related to sports.
- Q: What makes this book relevant for understanding modern sports? A: The book is relevant as it provides insights into how globalisation impacts sports politics and the role of major organisations in shaping the sport landscape in the twenty-first century.