Sport, Statehood and Transition in Europe: Comparative perspectives from post-Soviet and post-socialist societies (Routledge Research in Sport Politics and Policy)

By: Ekain Rojo-Labaien

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Synopsis: This book examines the political significance of sport and its importance for nation-state building and political and economic transition across thirteen post-Soviet and post-socialist countries, primarily located in Eastern Europe. Adopting a critical case-study approach, building on historical and comparative frameworks, the book uses sport as a symbolic lens through which to examine the transition of Eastern European countries to the Western capitalist system. Covering a wide geographical area, from Poland to the Caucuses and Turkmenistan, it explores key themes such as nationalism, governance, power relations, political ideology, separatism, commercialisation and economic development, and the symbolic value of mega-events. Sport, Statehood and Transition in Europe is fascinating reading for anybody with an interest in sport policy, the politics of sport or political science.

Book Quality:: Publisher Quality
ISBN-13:: 9781000065978
Related ISBNs:: 9780429325847, 9780367500436, 9780367500436, 9780367344405, 9780367344405
Publisher:: Taylor and Francis
Date of Addition:: 06/07/20
Copyrighted By:: selection and editorial matter, Ekain Rojo-Labaien
Adult content:: No
Language:: English
Has Image Descriptions:: No
Categories:: Nonfiction, Sports, Politics and Government, Sociology
Submitted By:: Bookshare Staff
Usage Restrictions:: This is a copyrighted book.
Edited by:: Ekain Rojo-Labaien
Edited by:: Álvaro Rodríguez Díaz
Edited by:: Joel Rookwood