Abstract
This research studies the way competing political and economic systems during the Cold War resulted in divergent, yet highly competitive and nationalistic, organized sporting systems. Through historical methods, this study analyzes political philosophy, government documents, and Olympic committee papers to explain the history of sport and nationalism on both sides of the Cold War conflict. Additional consideration is given to long-term impacts, including explanations for why some aspects of sport look the way they do today.
Presenters
Jordan LieserAssociate Professor of History and Politics, History and Political Science, Dominican University of California, California, United States
Details
Presentation Type
Paper Presentation in a Themed Session
Theme
Sporting Cultures and Identities
KEYWORDS
Identity and Culture, Comparative politics, International Relations, Olympics
