{"product_id":"routledge-handbook-of-sport-in-paul-michael-brannagan-9780367470227","title":"Routledge Handbook of Sport in the Middle East","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis \u003cem\u003eHandbook\u003c\/em\u003e provides a succinct overview of sport in the Middle East, drawing in scholars from a wide variety of geographical and disciplinary backgrounds (history, politics, sociology, economics and regional studies), with different methodological approaches, to create the 'go-to' text on the subject.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAfter the introduction, 33 chapters from leading subject experts cover areas including history, politics, society, economy and nationhood. The authors help shed light on how certain Middle Eastern countries have become increasingly active in international sports, and the efforts made to positioning themselves as the new global 'sports hubs'. Split into five sections, the book offers a multi-disciplinary analysis of a diverse range of sports across the geographic Middle East, including football, mixed martial arts, rugby, athletics and cycling. The authors highlight and respond to issues such as the naturalisation of athletes, female athleticism, sports media and supporter cultures.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe \u003ci\u003eRoutledge Handbook of Sport in the Middle East \u003c\/i\u003estands apart from previous research through offering first-hand accounts of sport in the area from authors who live and work in the region or have a history of regularly visiting and conducting research in the region. It will be of interest to academics and students alike, in the fields of Middle East politics, sport, sport in the Middle East, international relations, governance and sociology.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Danyel Reiche\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 0367470225\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780367470227\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Routledge\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 04\/28\/2022\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 384\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.87lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.61h x 6.69w x 0.94d","brand":"Danyel Reiche","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":44072254865663,"sku":"9780367470227","price":270.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_9c71c762-60ef-4fdb-8514-9b86733f699d.jpg?v=1685440865","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/routledge-handbook-of-sport-in-paul-michael-brannagan-9780367470227","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}