Tribal Identities - Nationalism, Europe, Sport

Sport is far more than a national and international entertainment. It is a source of political identity, morale, pride and superiority. This text explores the influence of sport on the nations of Europe as a mechanism of national solidarity.

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This volume represents an important and welcome contribution to the literature on creation and reproduction of national identity and nationalism. The book can be read with interest by specialists and nonspecialists, including upper level undergraduates and graduate students. Antonio V. Menendez-Alarcon, Butler University, Nationalism & Ethnic Politics

"A fascinating insight into the links between sport and nationalism in Europe and beyond. An important and valuable text." Mike Cronin, Sheffield Hallam University, Contemporary British History

"Each author has something perceptive to say." Wray Vamplew, De Montfort University, The International History Review

Canadian Review of Studies in Nationalism, No 26, 1999

"There is a high level of scholarship throughout.

About the author

J.A.Mangan

Summary

First Published in 1995. Sport is far more than a national and international entertainment. It is a source of political identity, morale, pride and superiority. This text explores the influence of sport on the nations of Europe as a mechanism of national solidarity.

Product details

• Authors: J. A. Mangan
• Assisted by: J A (University of Strathclyde Mangan (Editor), J. A. Mangan (Editor), J.A. Mangan (Editor), J.a. (University of Strathclyde Mangan (Editor), James A. (University of Strathclyde Mangan (Editor)
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 31.12.2022
• EAN: 9780714646664
• ISBN: 978-0-7146-4666-4
• No. of pages: 248
• Weight: 505 g
• Series: Sport in the Global Society; Sport in the Global Society
• Subjects: Social sciences, law, business > Sociology > General, dictionaries; Anthropologie, Nationalismus, Europa