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Author : Anthony Bateman
Release : 2011-03-17
Genre : History
Kind : eBook
Book Rating : 298/5 ( reviews)
Book Synopsis The Cambridge Companion to Cricket by : Anthony Bateman
Download or read book The Cambridge Companion to Cricket written by Anthony Bateman. This book was released on 2011-03-17. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Perfect for fans and scholars alike, this Companion explores cricket's origins, global reach, iconic personalities and enduring popularity.
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Release : 2011
Genre : Cricket
Kind : eBook
Book Rating : 259/5 ( reviews)
Book Synopsis The Cambridge Companion to Cricket by :
Download or read book The Cambridge Companion to Cricket written by . This book was released on 2011. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Few other team sports can equal the global reach of cricket. Rich in history and tradition, it is both quintessentially English and expansively international, a game that has evolved and changed dramatically in recent times. Demonstrating how the history of cricket and its international popularity is entwined with British imperial expansion, this book examines the social and political impact of the game in a variety of cultural sites: the West Indies, India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, South Africa, Australia and New Zealand. An international team of contributors explores the enduring influence of cricket on English identity, examines why cricket has seized the imagination of so many literary figures and provides profiles of iconic players including Bradman, Lara and Tendulkar. Presenting a global panoramic view of cricket's complicated development, its unique adaptability and its political and sporting controversies, the book provides a rich insight into a unique sporting and cultural heritage"--
Author : Bateman
Release : 2011-01-01
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Kind : eBook
Book Rating : 949/5 ( reviews)
Book Synopsis The Cambridge Companion To Cricket South Asian Edition by : Bateman
Download or read book The Cambridge Companion To Cricket South Asian Edition written by Bateman. This book was released on 2011-01-01. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Rob Steen
Release : 2013-07-04
Genre : Sports & Recreation
Kind : eBook
Book Rating : 983/5 ( reviews)
Book Synopsis The Cambridge Companion to Football by : Rob Steen
Download or read book The Cambridge Companion to Football written by Rob Steen. This book was released on 2013-07-04. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Football is the world's most popular sport. It is a cultural phenomenon and a global media spectacle. For its billions of fans, it serves as a common language. But where does its enduring popularity come from? Featuring essays from prominent experts in the field, scholars and journalists, this Companion covers ground seldom attempted in a single volume about football. It examines the game's oft-disputed roots and traces its development through Europe, South America and Africa, analysing whether resistance to the game is finally beginning to erode in China, India and the United States. It dissects the cult of the manager and how David Beckham redefined sporting celebrity. It investigates the game's followers, reporters and writers, as well as its most zealous money makers and powerful administrators. A valuable resource for students, scholars and general readers, The Cambridge Companion to Football is a true and faithful companion for anyone fascinated by the people's game.
Author : Jon Gemmell
Release : 2018-04-28
Genre : Sports & Recreation
Kind : eBook
Book Rating : 393/5 ( reviews)
Book Synopsis Cricket's Changing Ethos by : Jon Gemmell
Download or read book Cricket's Changing Ethos written by Jon Gemmell. This book was released on 2018-04-28. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book examines historically how cricket was codified out of its variant folk-forms and then marketed with certain lessons sought to reinforce the values of a declining landed interest. It goes on to show how such values were then adapted as part of the imperial experiment and were eventually rejected and replaced with an ethos that better reflected the interests of new dominant elites. The work examines the impact of globalisation and marketization on cricket and analyses the shift from an English dominance, on a sport that is ever-increasingly being shaped by Asian forces. The book’s distinctiveness lies in trying to decode the spirit of the game, outlining a set of actual characteristics rather than a vague sense of values. An historical analysis shows how imperialism, nationalism, commercialism and globalisation have shaped and adapted these characteristics. As such it will be of interest to students and scholars of sport sociology, post-colonialism, globalisation as well as those with an interest in the game of cricket and sport more generally.
