Playing tough : the world of sports and politics /

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A history of the interplay of sports and politics around the world.

Bibliographic Details
Call Number:Libro Electrónico
Main Author: Abrams, Roger I., 1945- (Author)
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:Inglés
Published: Boston : Northeastern University Press, [2013]
Subjects:
Sports > Political aspects.
Sports and state.
Sports > Aspect politique.
Sports > Politique gouvernementale.
SPORTS & RECREATION > Sociology of Sports.
Online Access:Texto completo
Table of Contents:
  • Sports and politics
  • Early baseball and the urban political machine
  • The Nazi Olympic triumph
  • The war of the world : Joe Louis v. Max Schmeling
  • The "futbol war" of Central America
  • Muhammad Ali and the symbols of politics
  • Olympic boycotts and international relations
  • Sports and South African liberation
  • Hardball in city hall : public financing of sports stadiums
  • Conclusion.

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