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Sport and the Transformation of Modern Europe

- States, media and markets 1950-2010

part of the CRESC series

About Sport and the Transformation of Modern Europe

This book focuses on the emergence and expansion of media markets; high-performance sport¿s transformation by, and effects upon, Cold War dynamics and inter-relations and the implications of the Treaty of Rome for an emerging European identity in sport as in other areas. It traces the connections between the forces of ideological division, economic growth, leisure consumption, European integration and the development of European sport, and examines the role of sport in the changing relationship between Europe and the US. Illuminating a key moment in global cultural history, this book is important reading for any student or scholar working in international studies, modern history or sport.

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  • Language:
  • English
  • ISBN:
  • 9780415592222
  • Binding:
  • Hardback
  • Pages:
  • 244
  • Published:
  • August 11, 2011
  • Dimensions:
  • 164x242x20 mm.
  • Weight:
  • 518 g.
Delivery: 2-3 weeks
Expected delivery: December 15, 2024

Description of Sport and the Transformation of Modern Europe

This book focuses on the emergence and expansion of media markets; high-performance sport¿s transformation by, and effects upon, Cold War dynamics and inter-relations and the implications of the Treaty of Rome for an emerging European identity in sport as in other areas. It traces the connections between the forces of ideological division, economic growth, leisure consumption, European integration and the development of European sport, and examines the role of sport in the changing relationship between Europe and the US. Illuminating a key moment in global cultural history, this book is important reading for any student or scholar working in international studies, modern history or sport.

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