Sport and National Identities - 9780367247638

Sport and National IdentitiesGlobalization and Conflict\nAuthor(s): Paddy Dolan, John Connolly\nFormat: Paperback\nPublisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd, United Kingdom\nImprint: Routledge\nISBN-13: 9780367247638, 978-0367247638\nSynopsis\nWhile globalisation has undoubtedly occurred in many social fields, in sport the importance of the nation has remained. This book examines the continuing but contested relevance of national identities in sport within the context of globalising forces. Including case studies from around the world, it considers the significance of sport in divided societies, former global empires and aspirational nations within federal states. \n\nEach chapter looks at sport not only as a reflection of national rivalries but also as a changing cultural tradition that facilitates the reimagining of borders, boundaries and identities. The book questions how these national, state and global identifications are invoked through sporting structures and practices, both in the.