Politics has always been an integral part of the Olympics. This title discusses the intended and actual meaning of the modern Olympic Games, from 1896 to... Læs mere
This comprehensive survey of Japanese sports is attentive to the complex and fascinating interaction of traditional and modern elements. It also registers scepticism about the use of the samurai tradition to explain Japan's success in sports.
Sports in America, particularly big-time collegiate and professional sports, have never been more popular. In A Whole New Ball Game, Allen Guttmann examines the American fascination with sport and what that fascination reveals about American culture.