Few other team sports can equal the global reach of cricket. Rich in
history and tradition, it is both quintessentially English and
expansively international, a game that has evolved and changed
dramatically in recent times. Demonstrating how the history of cricket
and its international popularity is entwined with British imperial
expansion, this book examines the social and political impact of the
game in a variety of cultural sites: the West Indies, India, Pakistan,
Sri Lanka, South Africa, Australia and New Zealand. An international
team of contributors explores the enduring influence of cricket on
English identity, examines why cricket has seized the imagination of
so many literary figures and provides profiles of iconic players
including Bradman, Lara and Tendulkar. Presenting a global panoramic
view of cricket's complicated development, its unique adaptability and
its political and sporting controversies, the book provides a rich
insight into a unique sporting and cultural heritage.
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ISBN
9781107485259
Publisert
2014
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Cambridge University Press
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Product language
Engelsk
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Digital bok
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