Freedom for Catalonia?

Catalan Nationalism, Spanish Identity and the Barcelona Olympic Games

Autor*innen

• John Hargreaves

Parameter

• 192 Seiten
• 7 Lesestunden

• Sachliteratur

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The book explores the intersection of globalized sport and ethnic minority independence movements, focusing on the 1992 Olympic Games' impact on Catalonia's relationship with Spain. It examines the development and resolution of tensions through the lens of Catalan nationalism, the dynamics of Spanish democracy, and the influential role of the International Olympic Committee. John Hargreaves provides a detailed analysis of how these elements interacted, highlighting the unique characteristics of the conflict and its broader implications for nationalism and sports.

• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2014
• Einband: Hardcover