Sport, Statehood and Transition in Europe - Comparative perspectives from post-Soviet and post-socialist societies (Hardcover)

This book examines the political significance of sport and its importance for nation-state building and political and economic transition across thirteen post-Soviet and post-socialist countries, primarily located in Eastern Europe. Adopting a critical case-study approach, building on historical and comparative frameworks, the book uses sport as a symbolic lens through which to examine the transition of Eastern European countries to the Western capitalist system. Covering a wide geographical area, from Poland to the Caucuses and Turkmenistan, it explores key themes such as nationalism, governance, power relations, political ideology, separatism, commercialisation and economic development, and the symbolic value of mega-events. Sport, Statehood and Transition in Europe is fascinating reading for anybody with an interest in sport policy, the politics of sport or political science.

General

Imprint:	Routledge
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Series:	Routledge Research in Sport Politics and Policy
Release date:	May 2020
First published:	2020
Editors:	Ekain Rojo-Labaien • Joel Rookwood • Alvaro Rodriguez Diaz
Dimensions:	234 x 156mm (L x W)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	288
ISBN-13:	978-0-367-34440-5
Categories:	Books > Social sciences > Politics & government > General Books > Sport & Leisure > Sports & outdoor recreation > General
LSN:	0-367-34440-8
Barcode:	9780367344405

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