Social Roles of Sport in Caribbean Societies (Caribbean Studies, Vol 9)

Book Description:

For the first time, a single book looks at the political, social, economic and cultural effects that sports such as baseball, soccer, basketball, and cricket have on today’s modern Caribbean society. This collection of essays by authors from various disciplines paints an interesting and timely portrait of sports by examining their function in Caribbean society. Social Role of Sport in Caribbean Societies discusses not only the cultural aspects of Caribbean sports but their economic and political impact as well. Overall, this book provides an in-depth exploration of the very powerful effect that sport has on society in general and the Caribbean in particular.