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Playing on the Periphery: Sport, Identity and Memory (Sport in the Global Society) - Softcover

Book 33 of 148: Sport in the Global Society

Brabazon, Tara

 
9780415484923: Playing on the Periphery: Sport, Identity and Memory (Sport in the Global Society)
Softcover
ISBN 10: 0415484928 ISBN 13: 9780415484923
Publisher: Routledge, 2008

Synopsis

Part of the Sport in the Global Society series, this innovative and creative text explores collective history, memory, and sport culture, tracking the passage of sports away from England. The author investigates why ‘elite’ English sports – such as rugby and cricket – became national sports in New Zealand and Australia, and asks why ‘working class’ English sports – such as football – have travelled less well to these areas. Focusing on these sports, the author tracks narratives and myths, tracing the passage of colonial truths, behaviours and practices.

Clearly defined sections in the book focus on:

* sport and tourism
* sport and history
* sport and memory.

Using a refreshingly broad range of sources to analyze differences between popular culture and sporting memory, this book offers new perspectives on sport and makes an interesting reference for masters and postgraduate readers in sport and cultural studies.

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About the Author

Dr Tara Brabazon is Associate Professor in Cultural Studies at Murdoch University, Perth, Australia and Director of the Popular Culture Collective.

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Publisher
Routledge
Publication date
2008
Language
English
ISBN 10 
0415484928
ISBN 13 
9780415484923
Binding
Paperback
Edition number
1
Number of pages
246
Editor
Mangan J A, Majumdar Boria