Description |
1 online resource (ix, 178 pages) |
Physical Medium |
polychrome |
Description |
text file |
Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 166-172) and index. |
Contents |
1. Sport and nationalism -- 2. Catalan nationalism -- 3. Relationship between Olympism, globalisation and nationalism -- 4. War of the flags and the paz olimpica -- 5. Catalanisation versus Espanolisation -- 6. Symbolising the international dimension -- 7. Outcome -- 8. Conclusion. |
Summary |
Although the fight for independence by national minorities has received much attention recently, there is no study of how globalised sport in its most advanced form can help to stimulate it. This book shows how the 1992 Olympic Games raised the tension that already existed between Catalonia and Spain, from the time they were awarded to Barcelona until they opened. John Hargreaves analyses and explains the way in which the conflict developed and eventually was resolved, in terms of the special characteristics of Catalan nationalism, the nature of the new Spanish democracy and the special role played by the International Olympic Committee. This book will be relevant to academics, researchers and postgraduates specialising in nationalism and Catalan nationalism, as well as being of interest to teachers, researchers and students of political sociology, cultural studies and sports studies, and professionals working in the fields of culture, sport, recreation and leisure. |
Local Note |
eBooks on EBSCOhost EBSCO eBook Subscription Academic Collection - North America |
Subject |
Olympic Games (25th : 1992 : Barcelona, Spain) -- Political aspects.
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Olympic Games. |
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Olympic Games (25th : 1992 : Barcelona, Spain -- Political aspects) |
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Jeux olympiques, 22, Barcelone, Espagne -- Aspect politique. |
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Barcelona -- Olympische Spiele (1992) |
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Nationalism -- Spain -- Catalonia -- History -- 20th century.
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Nationalism. |
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Spain -- Catalonia. |
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History. |
Chronological Term |
20th century |
Subject |
Catalonia (Spain) -- Politics and government -- 20th century.
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Nationalism and sports -- Spain -- Catalonia -- History -- 20th century.
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Nationalism and sports. |
Chronological Term |
1900 - 1999 |
Genre/Form |
Electronic books.
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History.
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Other Form: |
Print version: Hargreaves, John (John E.R.). Freedom for Catalonia?. Cambridge ; New York : Cambridge University Press, 2000 0521584264 (DLC) 99036186 (OCoLC)41606301 |
ISBN |
0511011237 (electronic book) |
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9780511011238 (electronic book) |
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0511038852 (electronic book ; Adobe Reader) |
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9780511038853 (electronic book ; Adobe Reader) |
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0511152280 |
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9780511152283 |
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9780521584265 (hardback) |
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0521584264 (hardback) |
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9780511489006 (electronic book) |
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0511489005 (electronic book) |
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1280418753 |
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9781280418754 |
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0521586151 (paperback) |
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9780521586153 |
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