European Cultures in Sport: Examining the Nations and RegionsSport 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 increasing professionalism, and the ways in which it has contributed to national achievement. |
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Contents
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Scotland23 | 23 |
Denmark47 | 47 |
Germany57 | 67 |
The Soviet Union and Eastern Europe89 | 89 |
France103 | 103 |
Spain | 123 |
Italy139 | 139 |
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Bibliographic information
| Title | European Cultures in Sport: Examining the Nations and Regions Volume 222 of Annals, American Academy of Political and Social Science European Studies Series Intellect European studies series |
| Editors | James Riordan, Arnd Kruger, Arnd Krüger |
| Publisher | Intellect Books, 2003 |
| ISBN | 1841500143, 9781841500140 |
| Length | 159 pages |
| Subjects | › Health & Fitness / General Sports & Recreation / General |
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