Book Review: Martin Hurcombe and Philip Dine (eds), Sport and the Pursuit of War and Peace from the Nineteenth Century to the Present: War Minus the Shooting?

The book review discusses a new collection edited by Martin Hurcombe and Philip Dine titled "Sport and the Pursuit of War and Peace from the Nineteenth Century to the Present: War Minus the Shooting?" The book explores the relationship between sport, war, and peace, offering new perspectives on the topic. It covers a range of times and places, with contributions from historians, sociologists, and Area Studies scholars. The book is structured into four parts, covering different aspects of the sport-war nexus, including sport and military cultures, sport at a time of war, legacies and memories of war, and the links between sport, peace, and cultural diplomacy. The review praises the book for its interdisciplinary approach and its ability to break new ground in the field. [Extracted from the article]