History of Body Culture, Sport and Education

A German Perspective

AvMichael Krüger

Inbunden, Engelska, 2026

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Beskrivning

This book analyses how sport influences the culture, history, and education of modern European societies. It examines the role of gymnastics and sport in the process of nation‑building, the emergence of internationalism and universalism as manifested in the Olympic movement, as well as related anthropological and ethical issues. It also considers the specific contribution of exercise, sport and games to freedom and peace. This book will be of interest to readers seeking a deeper understanding of the culture and history of sport and physical education.

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Utgivningsdatum:2026-06-07
Mått:148 x 210 x undefined mm
Format:Inbunden
Språk:Engelska
Serie:Global Culture and Sport Series
Antal sidor:300
Förlag:Springer Nature Switzerland AG
ISBN:9783032213501

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Michael Krüger served as Professor of Sports Pedagogy and History in the department of Sport Science at the University of Münster, Germany, until 2023. He holds a PhD in History and a postdoctoral degree in Sport Science, with a habilitation in physical culture and nation-building. He is the author of several publications on sport-historical, sport-pedagogical, sport-sociological and sport-political topics.

Innehållsförteckning

Part I - Body Culture – global perspectives: Chapter 1: Universal Sports.- Chapter 2: Ancient Gymnastics and Athletics as a Model for the Development of Gymnastics and Sports in the Modern Age.- Part II - History – nation-building through gymnastics, games & sports: Chapter 3: Traditions and History Politics in German Sport.- Chapter 4: Gymnastics in Germany in the early period of the process of nation-building – a sociological view on German Sport History.- Chapter 5: The Olympic Games in Germany – a special chapter or Sonderweg in the history of the Olympics.- Chapter 6: Freedom, Peace, Athletics and Sport.- Part III - Education – ethics, arts and sports sciences: Chapter 7: Immanuel Kant – On (physical) education.- Chapter 8: Sport and Youth Movement in the early Twentieth Century.- Chapter 9: Muscular Christianity in Germany.