Routledge Sport Histories: Figurational Studies in Modern Sport

Sport Histories provides a fresh approach to the development of modern sport through the lens of figurational sociology. Published by Routledge, this book offers a deep analysis of how sports have evolved over time, moving beyond traditional historical methods to offer new insights into athletic culture and social structures. This work includes ten diverse case studies that expand the scope of sports history. While it covers mainstream favorites like soccer, rugby, baseball, boxing, and cricket, it also examines sports that are often overlooked by historians. Readers can explore the development of shooting, motor racing, tennis, gymnastics, and martial arts. By examining these various disciplines, the book addresses significant debates in the field. It looks at the influence of intra-national class conflict and international conflict on the growth of modern sports. This text is a valuable resource for students and researchers interested in the sociology and history of global athletic competition.