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Cricket and nationhood in the twenty-first century : identity projects in uncertain times /

This text presents a historical understanding of contemporary society by examining beliefs, attitudes, and practices generated by cricket. It examines how cricket reflects 21st-century shifts in nationalism, liberalism, cosmopolitanism, and authoritarianism, and explores how identities derived from...

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Bibliographic Details
Other Authors: Naha, Souvik (Editor)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Oxford : Oxford University Press, [2024]
Subjects:
Cricket > Political aspects.
Nationalism and sports > History > 21st century.
Sports and state > History > 21st century.
Identity politics.
Cricket > Aspect politique.
Politique identitaire.
Nationalisme et sports > Histoire > 21e siècle.
Sports > Politique gouvernementale > Histoire > 21e siècle.
Social History.
HISTORY.
Colonialism & Post-Colonialism.
POLITICAL SCIENCE.
Sociology.
SOCIAL SCIENCE.
SPORTS & RECREATION.
Sports & active outdoor recreation.
Sport.
Electronic books.
Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
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Summary:This text presents a historical understanding of contemporary society by examining beliefs, attitudes, and practices generated by cricket. It examines how cricket reflects 21st-century shifts in nationalism, liberalism, cosmopolitanism, and authoritarianism, and explores how identities derived from the sport impact global identity politics.
Item Description:Includes index.
Physical Description:1 online resource : illustrations.
Audience:Specialized.
ISBN:9780191982576
0191982571
9780192889294
019288929X