Social Roles of Sport in Caribbean Societies (Caribbean Studies)

Social Roles of Sport in Caribbean Societies (Caribbean Studies)

Social Roles of Sport in Caribbean Societies (Caribbean Studies)

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Review
"[This book] is a first of its kind...There is a wealth of interpretive articles, enough to satisfy anyone interested in the pivotal role sport plays in the entire fabric of Caribbean life."
–John Walter of University of Washington



Book Description

For the first time, a single book looks at the political, social, economic and cultural effects that sports such as baseball, soccer, basketball, and cricket have on today's modern Caribbean society. This collection of essays by authors from various disciplines paints an interesting and timely portrait of sports by examining their function in Caribbean society. Social Role of Sport in Caribbean Societies discusses not only the cultural aspects of Caribbean sports but their economic and political impact as well. Overall, this book provides an in-depth exploration of the very powerful effect that sport has on society in general and the Caribbean in particular.

Social Roles of Sport in Caribbean Societies (Caribbean Studies),MICHAEL MALEC,Routledge,2884491341,Pop Arts / Pop Culture,Popular Culture - General,Sociology,Sociology Of Sports,Anthropology,Caribbean Sea,Cultural studies,Sports & Outdoor Recreation

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