Sport and Apartheid South Africa: Histories of Politics, Power, and Protest

Sport and Apartheid South Africa explores the historical connections between sport, race, and activism in South Africa, challenging myths and rethinking dominant narratives. It examines how athletes, administrators, anti-apartheid groups, and politicians interpreted and internalized racial segregation in South Africa, connecting the local to the global and illuminating how apartheid sport animated national and international debates.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 214 pages
Publication date: 25 September 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

As athletes of today navigate the complex terrain of leveraging their public platforms to advocate for activist causes, Sport and Apartheid South Africa: Histories of Politics, Power, and Protest delves into a rich tapestry of longer histories that intertwine sport, 'race,' and activism. This insightful book aims to uncover and comprehend novel historical dimensions of apartheid and sport, challenge prevailing myths, and reimagine dominant narratives. It explores the subject of racially segregated sport in South Africa from both national and transnational perspectives, raising thought-provoking questions about how athletes, administrators, transnational anti-apartheid groups, activists, and politicians worldwide interpreted and internalized racial segregation in South Africa. By seamlessly bridging the local and global, this book sheds light on how apartheid sport animated national and international debates, encompassing a wide range of topics such as racism, human rights, Cold War politics, and post-colonialism.

Sport and Apartheid South Africa emerges as a groundbreaking addition to the field of studying race and politics within the realm of sport, offering invaluable insights to academics, researchers, and advanced students of History, Politics, International Relations, Sociology, and Political Geography. The chapters included in this book were originally published in The International Journal of the History of Sport, further solidifying its academic significance and broad appeal.

In conclusion, Sport and Apartheid South Africa: Histories of Politics, Power, and Protest is a vital and thought-provoking exploration of the complex interplay between sport, 'race,' and activism. By delving into the historical roots of apartheid and sport, this book challenges prevailing narratives, sheds light on untold stories, and contributes to a more comprehensive understanding of the global impact of these phenomena. It serves as a valuable resource for scholars, researchers, and students seeking to deepen their knowledge and understanding of the intersection of sport, politics, and social justice.

Weight: 453g
Dimension: 246 x 174 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032070834