The year 1968 was ablaze with passion and mayhem as protests erupted in Paris and Prague, throughout the United States, and in cities on all continents.
Faced with a depleted planet and a series of connected crises, socially minded agents and entities within the world of culture and the arts are reacting from within.
'A wonderful, compelling read'Vassos Alexander, radio presenter and ultrarunnerWelcome to the Barkley Marathons, a fever dream of an ultra event, inspired by a prison break, heralded by a conch blast, paid for in cigarettes and socks, and completed only by a select few.
"La siguiente obra es una de las novedades editoriales más bellas de los últimos tiempos en materia de publicación auriazul, esto lo digo por varias cuestiones, la principal es la rigurosidad científica con que se encaró la investigación histórica deportiva de la temporada de 1953.
Learn the ins and outs of the sport that is taking the world by storm in Play Pickleball, a handsomely designed guide for beginner to seasoned players.
This book provides a comparative analysis of sport and physical activity policies, processes, and practices across the home nations (England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland) of the United Kingdom.
This book provides a comparative analysis of sport and physical activity policies, processes, and practices across the home nations (England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland) of the United Kingdom.
This book takes stock of the position of motorsport in the 21st century and considers how it will continue to influence sport business, politics, and society in the future.
This book takes stock of the position of motorsport in the 21st century and considers how it will continue to influence sport business, politics, and society in the future.
"e;A clear-eyed, critical examination of the social, political, and economic costs of hosting the 2016 summer OlympicsThe selection of Rio de Janeiro as the site of the summer 2016 Olympic Games set off jubilant celebrations in Brazil-and created enormous expectations for economic development and the advancement of Brazil as a major player on the world stage.
From the legendary Ebbets Field in the heart of Brooklyn to the amenity-packed Houston Astrodome to the "e;retro"e; Oriole Park at Camden Yards, stadiums have taken many shapes and served different purposes throughout the history of American sports culture.
Covering the impact on domestic leagues, clubs, fans, and players, this book is an interdisciplinary exploration of 30 years of the Champions League and how it has impacted football.
Although there is growing interest from governments in participation levels in sport, the extent to which governments actively promote 'sport for all' and their motives for doing so vary greatly.
Shortlisted for the 2024 Illustrated Sports Book of the YearLaunched as rugby hit fever pitch at the 2023 World Cup, Remarkable Rugby Grounds is the perfect title for the passionate rugby fan who will be astonished at the worldwide reach of their favourite game.
Between 1984 and 2021, elite athletes from the member regions of Greater China - China, Taiwan, and Hong Kong - competed at each of the ten Summer Olympics.
A must-have introductory text of unrivalled coverage and depth focusing on events planning and management, the fourth edition of Events Management provides a complete A to Z of the principles and practices of planning, managing and staging events.
Between 1984 and 2021, elite athletes from the member regions of Greater China - China, Taiwan, and Hong Kong - competed at each of the ten Summer Olympics.
This book offers a critical examination of the 2023 Federation Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) Women's World Cup, being held in Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand.
This book offers a critical examination of the 2023 Federation Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) Women's World Cup, being held in Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand.
A must-have introductory text of unrivalled coverage and depth focusing on events planning and management, the fourth edition of Events Management provides a complete A to Z of the principles and practices of planning, managing and staging events.
This book examines the new geopolitical economy of football, exploring the intersection of money, politics, and power in the world's most popular sport.
Of all winter sports, none is so widely watched and commented upon by the media as figure skating, which is often considered the Winter Olympics' centerpiece.
Beyond the headlines of the world's most beloved sporting eventsBrazil hosted the 2016 men's World Cup at a cost of $15 billion to $20 billion, building large, new stadiums in cities that have little use for them anymore.
This book explores the contemporary dynamics of European football's political economy, mapping the various market and regulatory forces that shape its current position and development.
