Sport has a huge social and cultural significance in contemporary Britain. This insightful study provides the first exploration of the causes and consequences o

This lively and deeply researched history - the first of its kind - goes beyond the great names and moments to explain how British sport has changed since 1800,

Written by one of the leading international authorities on the sociology of race and sport, this is the first book to address sport′s role in ′the making of

This study examines the role of modern sports in constructing national identities and the way leaders have exploited sports to achieve domestic and foreign poli

The author has used his experience on the Sports Council, as well as his many years in the field, to record the development of sport in Britain and the direct r