Sports Media History: Culture, Technology, Identity

The research collection explores the relationship between sports, media, and society throughout history, focusing on the media's role. It includes case studies on sports journalism, the Third Reich, Argentina at the Mexico World Cup, post-9/11 sports reporting, Martina Navratilova and womens tennis, the growth of fantasy sport, and the significance of Joe Louis and Jackie Robinson in US sports reporting.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 292 pages
Publication date: 29 April 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This comprehensive research collection delves into the intricate interplay between sports, media, and society across significant historical periods, from the nineteenth century to the present day. It explores both historical events and broader trends in sports, with a particular focus on the media's influential role. The book employs a diverse range of research approaches and perspectives to examine the individuals, mass media outlets, and communication technologies that have shaped societies on a global scale, including print, photography, broadcast (radio and television), Internet-based media, and public relations/marketing.

Within its pages, readers will find fascinating new case studies covering a wide array of topics, such as sports journalism during the Third Reich, Argentina's performance at the Mexico World Cup, post-9/11 sports reporting, the rise of Martina Navratilova in women's tennis, the growth of fantasy sports, and the profound impact of Joe Louis and Jackie Robinson on the history of US sports reporting.

This book is a must-read for researchers, students, and media professionals who are interested in exploring the relationships between sports, culture, and society, as well as in the history of media, culture, or technology. Its comprehensive coverage and insightful analysis provide valuable insights into the ever-evolving dynamics between these three realms, contributing to our understanding of the world we live in today.

Weight: 540g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367558673