Sport, Nationalism, and Globalization
Subtitle: European and North American Perspectives (Suny Series in National Identities)
Publisher: State University of New York Press
Published: May 2001
Language: eng
Format: Paperback
Number of pages: 207
ISBN-13: 9780791449127
Subjects: International relations; Sports & Outdoor Recreation; Politics/International Relations; Nationalism and sports; Sports & Recreation; Pop Arts / Pop Culture; Sports and globalization; Europe; North America; General; Political Process - General; Popular Culture - General; History & Theory - General
Description: "Sport and nationalism are arguably two of the most emotional issues in the modern world. Both inspire intense devotion and frequently lead to violence. In this book, Alan Bairner discusses the relationship between sport and national identities in Europe and North America - specifically Ireland, Scotland, Sweden, the United States, and Canada - within the context of a broader theoretical debate about the impact of globalization in the modern era.

Through a unique comparative perspective, the author sheds new light on the ways sport impacts the construction and reproduction of national identities. Ultimately, the work considers the role of sport in allowing nations and nationalists to resist, or at least come to terms with, powerful globalizing pressures."--BOOK JACKET.