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The Fastest Game in the World
Hockey and the Globalization of Sports
Series: Sport in World History
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Played on frozen ponds in cold northern lands, hockey seemed an especially unlikely game to gain a global following. But from its beginnings in the nineteenth century, the sport has drawn from different cultures and crossed boundaries––between Canada and the United States, across the Atlantic, and among different regions of Europe. It has been a political flashpoint within countries and internationally. And it has given rise to far-reaching cultural changes and firmly held traditions.
The Fastest Game in the World is a global history of a global sport, drawing upon research conducted around the world in a variety of languages. From Canadian prairies to Swiss mountain resorts, Soviet housing blocks to American suburbs, Bruce Berglund takes readers on an international tour, seamlessly weaving in hockey’s local, national, and international trends.
Written in a lively style with wide-ranging breadth and attention to telling detail, The Fastest Game in the World will thrill both the lifelong fan and anyone who is curious about how games intertwine with politics, economics, and culture.
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The Fastest Game in the World
Played on frozen ponds in cold northern lands, hockey seemed an especially unlikely game to gain a global following. But from its beginnings in the nineteenth century, the sport has drawn from different cultures and crossed boundaries––between Canada and the United States, across the Atlantic, and among different regions of Europe. It has been a political flashpoint within countries and...Paperback$4799Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 3-4 weeks -
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The Fastest Game in the World by Bruce Berglund receives praise for its captivating and engaging prose, successfully drawing readers into a deeper understanding of the interconnectedness of sports, communities, and politics. The work highlights crucial links that appeal both to sports enthusiasts and those interested in political and social dynamics.
Book Details
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ISBN: 9780520303737
Publisher: University of California Press
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 08 December 2020
Country: United States
Imprint: University of California Press
Illustration: 19 b-w illustrations, 3 maps
Audience: Professional and scholarly
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 23.0mm
Width: 152.0mm
Height: 229.0mm
Weight: 499g
Pages: 344
About the Author
Bruce Berglund taught history at Calvin College and the University of Kansas. He is author of Castle and Cathedral in Modern Prague.
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