Sport and National Identities: Globalization and Conflict

This book explores the ongoing significance of national identities in sport in the face of globalizing forces, featuring case studies from various regions and topics such as race, religion, terrorism, separatism, nationalism, and militarism. It examines how sports structures and practices invoke these identifications, both in the past and present.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 254 pages
Publication date: 10 June 2019
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

While globalization has undoubtedly permeated various social domains, its significance in the realm of sport has remained steadfast. This captivating book delves into the enduring yet contentious relevance of national identities in the world of sports, particularly in the face of globalizing forces. Through a comprehensive examination of case studies from diverse corners of the globe, it explores the profound impact of sport on divided societies, former global empires, and aspiring nations within federal states.

In each chapter, sport is examined not merely as a mirror of national rivalries but also as a dynamic cultural tradition that fosters the reimagining of borders, boundaries, and identities. The book raises thought-provoking questions about how these national, state, and global identifications are invoked through the structures and practices of sports, both in the past and the present. With a truly international outlook, the book features case studies from across Europe, the United Kingdom, the United States, and China, touching upon a range of topics such as race, religion, terrorism, separatism, nationalism, and militarism.

Sport and National Identities: Globalization and Conflict is an enthralling read for anyone with a keen interest in the sociology of sport, the interplay between sport, politics, geography, and history, or the complex dynamics that shape our world.

Weight: 426g
Dimension: 159 x 234 x 15 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367247638