UNDERSTANDING SPORTS CULTURE (Understanding Contemporary Culture series)

Print length: 160 pages
Language: English
Publication date: 19 September 2007

Name: UNDERSTANDING SPORTS CULTURE (Understanding Contemporary Culture series)
SKU: 9781412907385
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SKU: 9781412907385

Original price was: ₹18,774.60.Current price is: ₹16,897.14.

Explore the fascinating world of modern sport with “Understanding Sports Culture.” This insightful book, part of the esteemed Understanding Contemporary Culture series, delves into the evolution of sport from ancient festivals to its current status as a global spectacle. Discover the crucial relationship between sport and the media, examining how it elevates sport’s cultural significance while also presenting unique challenges. Authored by Schirato, this 138-page text offers a critical yet accessible analysis, treating sport seriously as both a social practice and institution. Ideal for undergraduate and graduate students in sport studies, “Understanding Sports Culture” provides a provocative and non-dogmatic examination of sport’s enduring impact and cultural dynamics. A must-read for anyone interested in the intersection of sport, media, and society.

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