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European Cultures in Sport: Examining the nations and regions (Intellect European Studies Series)
by (Editor: James Riordan) (Editor: Arnd Kruger)
Product Group: Book
Publisher: Intellect (UK) (2003-02-01)
ISBN: 1841500143
EAN: 9781841500140
Dewy Decimal #: 790
Paperback: 192 pages
Edition: 1
SKU: M9882
Condition: Very Good
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Book Description
Sport occupies a key position in the cultural profile of a nation. This study forms a comparative guide to sport across Europe, in terms of its relative political and social status, its development, and the ways in which it has contributed to national achievement. Covering sport in ten major European states, each native contributor to the study presents : A brief historical background:major sports successes, Olympic positions and sporting traditions; Organisation of sport: its structure and financing; Elite sport:how talent is spotted, nurtured and remunerated,sports academies,national qualification schemes; The role of science and medicine in sport; Summary and conclusions. Following this format through each chapter, the book serves as a valuable guide to students of Sports Studies, enabling comparison of sport across culturally diverse regions of Europe: Germany,Russia,UK,Spain,Denmark,France,Italy,Belgium,Lithuania and Slovenia.
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