Sport and the English, 1918-1939
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Sport and the English, 1918-1939
Routledge, 2006
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- :pbk.
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Includes bibliographical references and index
Description and Table of Contents
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:hbk. ISBN 9780415331845
Description
A thorough, innovative yet entertaining and readable analysis of sport as an expression of the values and social relations of a nation. Covering the years between the two World Wars, the central place of sport in English life is brought into sharp focus, providing insight into issues of gender, class, religion and locality, ideas of morality, continuity and change, and what it meant to be English during this pivotal time.
Themes include:
the nature of sport and its place in national life
how sport was portrayed in the media and through the sports stars of the age
tradition and change in sport and in society
gaining meaning from sport: the pursuit of pleasure, a moral code, and ideas of Englishness
class, social conflict and social cohesion.
This original and lucid study is ideal for students of sport and social history, and anyone with an interest in the social role of sport.
Table of Contents
Introduction 1. The Place of Sport in National Life 2. Representations of Sport: The Mass Media 3. Representations of Sport: Celebrity, Stars and Heroes 4. Traditions and Innovations 5. Gaining Meaning from Sport: Sport and Pleasure 6. Gaining Meaning from Sport: Sportsmanship and Decorum 7. Gaining Meaning from Sprot: Englishness and Isolationism 8. Class, Conflict and Cohesion. Conclusion
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:pbk. ISBN 9780415331852
Description
Containing original exercises and language tasks for all learners of Japanese the book is divided into two sections. These cover essential grammatical structures and their everyday use in making introductions, apologizing and expressing needs.
The main features include:
use of kanji, kana, transliteration and English translations throughout
exercises graded on a three-point scale according to their level of difficulty
cross-referenced exercises to Modern Japanese Grammar
a comprehensive answer key
an accompanying website with supplementary exercises
topical activities to develop vocabulary.
Modern Japanese Grammar Workbook is ideal for all learners of Japanese from beginner and intermediate to advanced students. It can be used both independently and alongside the Modern Japanese Grammar.
Table of Contents
Introduction 1. The Place of Sport in National Life 2. Representations of Sport: The Mass Media 3. Representations of Sport: Celebrity, Stars and Heroes 4. Traditions and Innovations 5. Gaining Meaning from Sport: Sport and Pleasure 6. Gaining Meaning from Sport: Sportsmanship and Decorum 7. Gaining Meaning from Sport: Englishness and Isolationism 8. Class, Conflict and Cohesion Conclusion
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