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The Games Ethic and Imperialism

Aspects of the Diffusion of an Ideal
By J.A. Mangan
Series: Sport in the Global Society
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The Games Ethic and Imperialism by J.A. Mangan explores the imperial spread of public school sports beyond mere description. It delves into themes of hegemony, patronage, educational values, and the cultural assimilation involved in the dissemination of the athletic moralistic ideology.
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This book appeals to readers interested in sports history, imperialism, and cultural studies, particularly those examining the societal impacts of athleticism within educational and colonial contexts.

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This book describes the imperial spread of public school games through a consideration of hegemony and patronage, ideals and idealism, educational values and aspirations, cultural assimilation and adaptation.

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The Games Ethic and Imperialism is more than a description of the imperial spread of public school games. It considers hegemony and patronage, ideals and idealism, educational values and aspirations, cultural assimilation and adaptation, and the dissemination of the moralistic ideology of athleticism.

Series: Sport in the Global Society

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781138167117

Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 31 January 2017

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Routledge

Audience: Tertiary education

DIMENSIONS

Width: 156.0mm

Height: 234.0mm

Weight: 453g

Pages: 240

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