Freedom to Win - A Cold War Story of the Courageous Hockey Team That Fought the Soviets for the Soul of Its People—And Olympic Gold

A classic David & Goliath tale, complete with colourful heroes, cold-hearted villains, and nail-biting games—with the hockey rink serving as an arena for a nation’s resistance.

About the author

Ethan Scheiner is Professor of Political Science at the University of California, Davis. His previous books include Democracy without Competition in Japan and Electoral Systems and Political Context. He now teaches and writes on the intersection of politics and sports. His writing on sports and political resistance has appeared in the Washington Post, Stars and Stripes, Politico, and The Daily Beast.

Summary

A classic David & Goliath tale, complete with colourful heroes, cold-hearted villains, and nail-biting games—with the hockey rink serving as an arena for a nation’s resistance.

Product details

• Authors: Ethan Scheiner
• Publisher: Simon & Schuster UK
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 31.08.2023
• EAN: 9781639363513
• ISBN: 978-1-63936-351-3
• No. of pages: 416
• Dimensions: 152 mm x 229 mm x 38 mm
• Weight: 612 g
• Illustrations: 16 pages of color photographs
• Subjects: Guides > Sport > Winter sport; Humanities, art, music > History