Routledge - Sport in the Middle East: Power, Politics, Religion

Explore the complex relationship between athletics and society with Sport in the Middle East. This academic collection offers an interdisciplinary look at how sport functions within the context of history, politics, and international relations. Published by Routledge as part of the Sport in the Global Society series, these chapters examine how athletic events influence identity and social change. Readers will find detailed studies on the Pan-Arab Games and their role in strengthening Arab identity in Qatar. The text also looks at how sport contributes to nationhood and cultural image in Lebanon and Turkey. Beyond politics, the book addresses social transformations, including female involvement in the Olympic movement and how sports can promote gender equality. This volume is an essential resource for those studying the intersection of religion, ideology, and social science in the Middle East.