Danyel Reiche and Paul Michael Brannagan (eds.) (2022). Routledge Handbook of Sport in the Middle East, London: Routledge. Paperback, ISBN: 978–1-003–03291-5. Price: £32:24. 406 pp.
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The book offers a perfect analysis of the relationship between individuals in sports and the Middle Eastern area while focusing on a frequently understudied aspect of its culture and civilization. The main aim of this review is to explore the main ideas, assets, and potential weaknesses of the book. With an emphasis on historical developments, sociocultural contexts, and the political ramifications associated with sporting events in the Middle East, this extensive work offers a nuanced understanding of the relevance of sports. This review will analyze the book’s main ideas and determine how effective it is in illuminating this fascinating connection between sports and the Middle East.
Danyel Reiche 和 Paul Michael Brannagan(编辑)(2022 年)。Routledge Handbook of Sport in the Middle East, London:Routledge.平装本,ISBN:978-1-003-03291-5。价格:32:24 英镑。406 pp.