Books in the Understanding Contemporary Culture series series

Traces and analyzes the development of the modern field of sport from its ancient and medieval precursors, through to its inception in the mid-19th century as a set of activities designed to instill character and discipline in students in exclusive British public schools, up to its transformation into a global institution and popular spectacle.

Extremely well written, grounded and contemporary introduction to representation.

Understanding Judith Butler is not an easy task, but this perfectly judged exploration of all Butler's works succeeds where many competing texts fail.