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Below are groups and resources (books, articles, websites, etc.) related to this topic. Click on an item’s title to go its resource page with author, publisher, description/abstract and other details, a link to the full text if available, as well as links to related topics in the Subject Index. You can also browse the Title, Author, Subject, Chronological, Dewey, LoC, and Format indexes, or use the Search box. Results23 Connexions Library2 Connexions Directory of Groups & Websites 9 Sources Experts & Spokespersons 11 Sources Library 1 From the Connexions Archives Connexions LibraryBeyond a Boundary  James, C.L.R. Book 1963 Part memoir of a boyhood in a black colony (by one of the founders of African nationalism), part passionate celebration of the game of cricket, this book raises serious questions about race, class, po... The Biased Report that led to Banning Russians at the Olympics Sterling, Rick Article 2016 Canadian lawyer Richard Mclaren's report infuenced the World Anti-Doping Agency to call for the banning of all Russian athletes from the Rio Games. Bowling Alone: The Collapse and Revival of American Community Putnam, Robert D. Book 2000 Bowling Alone documents the rise and fall of community activity in the twentieth century in the United States and the social changes this reflects. It offers all the evidence, the confirmatory and the... Canada Since 1960: A People's History: A Left Perspective on 50 Years of Politics, Economics and Culture Gonick, By (ed.) Book 2016 An account of the most important developments in Canadian history from the 1960s to today, seen through the eyes of Canadian Dimension magazine. Canadian Information Sharing Service: Volume 3, Number 3 - June 1978 Serial Publication (Periodical) 1978 Canadian Information Sharing Service: Volume 3, Number 4 - August 1978 Serial Publication (Periodical) 1978 Football, Class and Sexuality in America: A Review of "Big Fan" Nicolini, Kim Article 2009 Big Fan is an incredibly tender, painful, and tragic look at the state of masculine identity, social pressures of masculinity, and how masculinity relates to homophobia and class in America via the se... International Workers' Olympiads: Wikipedia article Article International Workers' Olympiads were an international sporting event arranged between 1925 and 1937 by Socialist Workers' Sport International (SASI). It was an organisation supported by social democr... The Lessons of the World Cup for our Victim Culture Gandesha, Samir Article 2018 That we are living in an age of victim culture is well-exemplified by an article recently published by the CBC suggesting that minorities "feel apprehensive about heading into the wild because they do... The Moronic Sport: ORVs on Public Lands Wuerthner, George Article 2008 I do not accept the premise that abuse of our lands is something that we must tolerate as inevitable. It is our land. It is our children's land, and their children's land. We have a responsibility to ... Other Voices: The Connexions Newsletter - August 13, 2016: Sports and Politics Diemer, Ulli (ed.) Serial Publication (Periodical) 2016 Sports and politics have always been intertwined, though perhaps never as much so as in the current era. In the modern sports era, survival and success depend largely on the favour of corporations, wh... Red Sport International: Wikipedia article Article The International Association of Red Sports and Gymnastics Associations, commonly known as Red Sport International (RSI) or Sportintern was a Comintern-supported international sports organization esta... Seven News Serial Publication (Periodical) 1970 Seven News (7 News) was a community newspaper published in the area of Toronto east of downtown which at the time was known as Ward 7. Seven News was published from 1970 to 1985. Seven News is no long... Socialist Register 1996: Volume 32: Are There Alternatives? Panitch, Leo (ed.) Serial Publication (Periodical) 1996 Socialist Workers' Sport International: Wikipedia article Article Socialist Workers' Sport International (German: Sozialistische Arbeitersport Internationale, SASI) was an international socialist sporting organisation, based in Lucerne. It was founded in 1920, and c... Sport, Peace and Development: International Worker Sport 1913-2013: A festschrift book in honour of International Workers and Amateurs in Sports Confederation (CSIT) Olin, Kalevi Book 2013 Sport is seen to play an important role as a promoter for peace and social integration in different geographical, cultural and political contexts. Sports & Resistance: Against The Current vol. 118 Asen, Peter Ian Article 2005 The two most famous fists in American history belong to Tommie Smith and John Carlos. In 1968, Smith and Carlos finished gold and bronze, respectively, in the 200-meter dash competition in the Olympic... The Struggle For Canadian Sport Kidd, Bruce Book 1996 Bruce Kidd, a former track star, documents the development and transformation of Canadian sport in the twentieth century. World Cup Woes for South Africa: Against The Current vol. 147 Desai, Ashwin; Bond, Patrick Article 2010 The overspending, crony capitalism and increased poverty the majority of South Africans now suffer are taking the fun out of the beautiful game, soccer. According to leading researcher Udesh Pillay of... Connexions Directory of Groups & WebsitesMikemarqusee.com Writings on politics, culture, and sport.
Sources Sources specializes in collecting, indexing, and disseminating information to help journalists, editors, and researchers quickly reach articulate experts and spokespersons who can provide background i... Sources Experts & SpokespersonsSources LibraryBoycott BP's Baku games Rowell, Andy 2015 Baku, the oil capital of Azerbaijan, is set to host the 2015 European games. However, it's not just fun and games in this city. Azerbaijan is a country famous for oppressing freedom of speech, abusing... Canadian university launches bachelor's degree in sports media Valji, Salim 2013 Ryerson University, one of Canada’s top journalism schools, has announced the creation of the country’s first bachelor’s degree specifically geared towards sports media. Dynamo Kiev fans wear KKK outfits, swastikas in ‘white frenzy’ display intended for UEFA official 2017 Dynamo Kiev fans welcomed a visiting UEFA inspector to their home match versus Shakhtar Donetsk wearing outfits of the white supremacist group the Ku Klux Klan (KKK) and masks bearing swastikas. Fifty years ago, Cassius Clay ‘shook up the world’ by winning the heavyweight title – and Marqusee, Mike 2014 The victory of the underdog who became Muhammad Ali – and how it wasn't just sport's hierarchies that were rocked by it. On the night of February 25, 1964, the 22 year old Cassius Clay defeated the su... He's a right royal knockout Light, Bob 2014 At the Invictus Games Harry will be centre stage in his uniform - no, not the Nazi one - as the Warrior Prince. Yeah, right.The PR story will be about a princely "hero" who served "on the front line" ... Letter to the World Anti Doping Agency and International Olympic Committee Regarding the McLaren Report and the Politicization of Doping in Sports Sterling, Rick 2017 Russian track and field athletes, plus the entire Paralympics team, were banned from the Rio Games last summer. This was based on the first McLaren report commissioned by the World Anti Doping Agency... Made in America An Informal History of the English Language in the United States Bryson, Bill 1994 A history of American English. New Website for International Association of Sports Newspapers Sources News Release 2009 The International Association of Sports Newspapers (IASN) has launched a new website, www.press-iasn.org, to highlight its work in the promotion of the interests and freedom of the sports press. Sports & Games Topic Index in Sources Directory of Experts Spokespersons, Experts, and Resources A subject guide to experts and spokespersons on topics related to sports and games in the Sources directory for the media. From the Connexions ArchivesAdventure Sports Online Website |
