Sport in Britain 1945-2000

AvRichard Holt,Tony Mason

Häftad, Engelska, 2000

Del i serien Making Contemporary Britain

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Beskrivning

This book examines the complex transformation of British sport in the second half of the twentieth century. Focusing on the key role of the media as a driving force for change, it also provides a fascinating account of the wider social and cultural history of post-war British sport.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum:2000-12-14
Mått:155 x 231 x 160 mm
Vikt:340 g
Format:Häftad
Språk:Engelska
Serie:Making Contemporary Britain
Antal sidor:228
Förlag:John Wiley and Sons Ltd
ISBN:9780631171546

Utforska kategorier

Kulturvetenskap inom Samhälle och politik
Antropologi inom Samhälle och politik
Europas historia inom Historia och arkeologi

Mer om författaren

Richard Holt is the author of several books and articles on the history of sport including Sport and Society in Modern France (1981) and Sport and the British (1989). He also edited Sport and the Working Class in Modern Britain (1991). Tony Mason is the author of numerous works on modern sports including Association Football and English Society (1980) and Passion of the People: football in South America (1995). He also edited Sport in Britain: a social history (1989).Richard Holt and Tony Mason are members of the International Centre for Sports History and Culture, De Montfort University, Leicester.

Recensioner i media

"Any book by Holt or Mason is recommended reading, but one by Holt and Mason is mandatory as this book has proved ... I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book, I learnt much and congratulate Holt and Mason on a fine publication." British Journal of Teaching Physical Education

Innehållsförteckning

Preface. 1. Playing and Watching.2. Reconstruction, 1945-1952.3. Amateurism.4. The Professionals.5. Media and Celebrity.6. Civic and National Identity.7. Governments and Sport.Conclusion.Bibliography.Index.