Czech Sport Migration : Push and Pull Variations Between Sports and Cultures.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Crossan, William.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Sports--Sociological aspects.

Sports.

Globalization--Social aspects.

Globalization.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (250 pages)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Prague : Karolinum Press, 2024.

Summary:

This book explores the phenomenon of sport migration in the Czech Republic, focusing on the primary sports of ice hockey and football, as well as secondary sports like basketball, volleyball, and baseball. It examines how cultural significance and global hierarchies shape migration patterns, impacting athletes, national federations, and fans. Through over two decades of ethnographic research, the author analyzes the historical, political, economic, and sporting contexts that influence these movements. The book provides insights into the push and pull mechanisms of globalization that allow athletes to move between the Czech Republic's sports leagues and international leagues, such as the NHL and the NBA. It aims to offer a comprehensive understanding of the networks facilitating these migrations, making it a valuable resource for scholars and enthusiasts of sports sociology. Generated by AI.

Contents:

Cover

Contents

Introduction

Chapter 1 History of Czech Sport Migration Prior to 2004

Chapter 2 Migration Variance Between Sports

Chapter 3 Ice Hockey: Development Choices for Junior Players

Chapter 4 Ice Hockey: Motivation and Satisfaction of the Foreigners Among Us

Chapter 5 Football: Oh the Places You Will Play!

Chapter 6 Football: Fan Response to Increasing Diversity

Chapter 7 Basketball: The Influence of Emigration on Career Development

Chapter 8 Volleyball: Migration Effects on National Leagues Versus National Teams

Chapter 9 Baseball: Hitting the Pause Button on Migration

Conclusion

References

List of Tables

List of Figures

Index.

Notes:

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ISBN:

9788024659091

8024659093

OCLC:

1457639895