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- 334 pages
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Focusing on the interplay between sport and society during the Second World War, this book delves into how government policies and media shaped public perception and participation in sports. It examines the nuanced roles that sports played in the lives of citizens, revealing the complexities and debates surrounding its significance on the home front. Through this exploration, it enhances our understanding of the broader social and cultural dynamics of the wartime experience.
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Sport and the Home Front, Matthew Taylor
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- Released
- 2020
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- Title
- Sport and the Home Front
- Subtitle
- Wartime Britain at Play, 1939-45
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Matthew Taylor
- Publisher
- Taylor & Francis
- Released
- 2020
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 334
- ISBN13
- 9780367229245
- Description
- Focusing on the interplay between sport and society during the Second World War, this book delves into how government policies and media shaped public perception and participation in sports. It examines the nuanced roles that sports played in the lives of citizens, revealing the complexities and debates surrounding its significance on the home front. Through this exploration, it enhances our understanding of the broader social and cultural dynamics of the wartime experience.