Contested terrain of the new zealand all blacks, the: rugby, commerce, and cultural politics in the age of globalization
Auteur :
Scherer, Jay / Jackson, Steve
Éditeur :
Peter Lang Ltd
ISBN :
9781906165468
Date de publication :
21 nov. 2013
Dimensions :
21,6 x 14,0 cm
Poids :
430 g
Langue :
Anglais
Pays d'origine :
Grande Bretagne
In 2011, New Zealand rugby fans erupted in celebration as the All Blacks narrowly defeated France to win the Rugby World Cup - the team's first title since 1987. In the years between these victories, rugby has been radically transformed from its amateur roots to a professional, global entertainment 'product'. This book explores these developments.