Modern Sports around the World focuses on the history, geography,
sociology, economics, and technological advancements of 50 sports
played from India to Ireland. Sports have become an international
spectacle that influences nations' foreign policy, world economies,
and regional morale. Hundreds of billions of dollars are at stake
as governments and multinational corporations rush to make sure
they have a place at the table. And yet, sports come from humble
beginnings. We are fascinated by who can run the fastest, lift the
most weight, jump the highest, swim the farthest, and act with the
most precision. The history of sports is the history of the world.
Modern Sports around the World examines 50 of the world's most
popular sports. Each chapter features one sport and details that
sport's origins, global migration, economic forces, media
influences, political environment, pop-culture inspirations,
scandalous moments, and key individuals. Sports history is a
tapestry of sociological variables; Modern Sports around the World
weaves them together to create a unique history book that explains
not only where humanity has been, but where it might be going.
Provides readers with a global historical understanding of 50 of
the world's most popular sports Demonstrates the many ways sports
touch all of our lives, whether through economics, pop culture and
entertainment, or politics Explains the ways people of the world
are connected through sports, bridging economic class and
geographic location Shows how sports mirror, and sometimes
instigate, social progress, including the advancement of gender,
race, class, and cultural issues Gives examples of ways athletes
inspire people through exceptional individual and group
achievements
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