Bøker av Kevin B. Witherspoon

The Cold War was fought in every corner of society, including in the sport and entertainment industries. In Defending the American Way of Life, leading sport historians present new perspectives on high-profile issues in this era of sport history to highlight the ways that sports influenced and were influenced by Cold War politics.

The 1968 Olympic Games in Mexico City were remarkable for the convergence of trends in world history. Mexican leaders were hoping to showcase a newly modernized Mexico, both modern and cosmopolitan, cultured and imbued with tradition. This book narrates the engaging tale, from the initial aspirations of the Mexicans to the end of the games.