Sport and Neoliberalism: Politics, Consumption, and Culture

by Michael L. Silk

Book Overview

Offering new approaches to thinking about political ideologies and sports, Sports and Neoliberalism explores the structures, formations, and mechanics of neoliberalism. The editors and contributors to this original and timely volume examine the intersection of sport as a national pastime, but also as an engine for urban policy - e.g., stadium building - as well as a powerful force for influencing our understanding of the relationship between culture, politics, and identity. Contributors include: Michael Atkinson, Ted Butryn, CL Cole, Norman Denzin, Grant Farred, Jessica Francombe, Caroline Fusco, Michael D. Giardina, Mick Green, Leslie Heywood, Samantha King, Lisa McDermott, Mary G. McDonald, Toby Miller, Mark Montgomery, Joshua I. Newman, Jay Scherer, Kimberly S. Schimmel, Brian Wilson.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1439905045
• ISBN13: 9781439905043
• Release Date: July 2012
• Publisher: Temple University Press
• Length: 310 Pages
• Weight: 1.05 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 5.9" x 8.9"