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“This edited volume presents a wealth of cases and examples on interplays of identity, community, and events. It is a valuable resource for scholars in the fields of psychology, sociology, and leisure engaged in discussing issues of identity formation and contestation, and for graduate students in those disciplines.” (Svitlana Iarmolenko Ramer, Annals of Leisure Research, November, 2016)
Identity Discourses and Communities in International Events, Festivals and Spectacles
von Udo MerkelThis collection focuses on the multi-layered links between international events and identity discourses. With a unique line-up of international scholars, this book offers a diverse range of exciting case studies, including sports competitions, music festivals, exhibitions, fashion shows and royal celebrations.