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The History and Politics of Motor Racing

Lives in the Fast Lane

David L Andrews editor Stephen Wagg editor Damion Sturm editor

Format:Hardback

Publisher:Springer International Publishing AG

Published:10th Jun '23

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This book explores the history and politics of motor racing, one of the most popular and lucrative elements in the international sport industry. Written by a group of international scholars and motor racing specialists it discusses the sport’s origins, the relationship of motor racing to nation building and modernity (noting its links to fascism and dictatorship), the links between motor racing and the automobile industry, motor racing and the politics both of gender and of race, motor racing, the media and postmodernity, and motor racing, the spatial and globalization. This book speaks to scholars in history, politics, sport studies, the sociology of sport, sport management and cultural studies, along with the many lay readers who are interested in the relationship between motor sport and society.

ISBN: 9783031228247

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Weight: unknown

771 pages

2023 ed.