Sport in the Middle East has become a major issue in global affairs. The contributors to this timely volume discuss the intersection of political and cultural p

This book explores the significance of sport in the understanding of past and current societal dynamics in the Arab world. It examines sport in relation to cult

This Handbook provides a succinct overview of sport in the Middle East, drawing in scholars from a wide variety of geographical and disciplinary backgrounds (hi

A rigorous appraisal of the intersection of sport and politics across the region.

This book explores the relationship between sport and democratization. Drawing on sociological and historical methodologies, it provides a framework for underst