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Sport, Statehood and Transition in Europe

Comparative perspectives from post-Soviet and post-socialist societies

Joel Rookwood editor Álvaro Rodríguez Díaz editor Ekain Rojo-Labaien editor

Format:Hardback

Publisher:Taylor & Francis Ltd

Published:14th May '20

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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.

ISBN: 9780367344405

Dimensions: unknown

Weight: 453g

288 pages