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Cricket and the Law by David Fraser
Routledge 2003; US$ 59.95Cricket and the Law: The Man in White Is Always Right explores the neglected areas of intersection of cricket and the law. A lot has happened in the world of cricket since the first edition of this book was published in 1993, and this new, updated version examines these new issues, such as the relationship between cricket and national politics and the increased interest in theoretical problems of interpretation in jurisprudence.From restrictive trade practices to manslaughter, from underarm bowling to sledging, the connections between law and cricket are many and complex. This updated book examines these and other questions to demonstrate that neither law nor cricket can be understood without the other. Cricket is indeed more than just a... more...
Cricketing Cultures in Conflictby Boria Majumdar; J A Mangan
Routledge 2004; US$ 59.95The 2003 Cricket World Cup was of vital importance to the participating countries. For India, a world cup triumph would make cricket the nation's leading industry; for the host, South Africa, a successful campaign might realise its dream of political unity. Dealing with themes of racial/political unification, commercialisation, the media and globalisation, this book explores the role of cricket and sport in each of the competing nations. Looking at recent developments such as match-fixing, the abolition of the quota system and the performances of the South African national team, the collection examines the importance of the Cricket World Cup in providing a unified political, social and economic stage from which a united South African identity... more...
Making of New Zealand Cricketby Greg Ryan
Routledge 2004; US$ 56.95This book examines the emergence and growth of cricket in relation to diverse patterns of European settlement in New Zealand - such as the systematic colonization schemes of Edward Gibbon Wakefield and the gold discoveries of the 1860s. more...
Sport, Rules and Valuesby Graham McFee
Routledge 2003; US$ 71.95Sport, Rules and Values presents a philosophical perspective on some issues concerning the character of sport. Throughout, the presentation is rich in concrete cases from sporting situations, including cricket, baseball, American football, and more...
Chappelli Speaks Outby Ashley Mallett
Allen & Unwin 2005; US$ 31.95Based on interviews by Ashley Mallet with Ian Chappell, this book presents Ian Chappell's reflections on his career, players he played with and against, and on current and past cricketing issues. more...
It Takes All Sortsby Peter Roebuck
Allen & Unwin 2005; US$ 25.45A personal selection of Peter Roebuck's favourite cricket characters past and present, written in his own inimitable style and from his vantage point as both player and commentator. more...
Cricket and National Identity in the Postcolonial Ageby Stephen Wagg
Taylor & Francis 2005; US$ 51.95Bringing together leading international writers on cricket and society, this important new book places cricket in the postcolonial life of the major Test-playing countries. more...
Lost Histories of Indian Cricketby Boria Majumdar
Taylor & Francis 2005; US$ 56.95Cricket arouses more passions in India than in any other cricket playing country in the world. This work studies the personalities and controversies that have shaped Indian cricket over the years, and describes the intensity surrounding India's national game. more...
One Who Will':The Search for Steve Waughby Jack Egan
Allen & Unwin 2004; US$ 32.72Who is Steve Waugh? Jack Egan, respected cricketing writer and documentary-maker explores one of Australia's cricket legends in this unauthorised biography. more...
The Magic of Indian Cricketby Mihir Bose
Taylor & Francis 2005; US$ 49.50Mihir Bose presents this fully updated account of the history of Indian cricket. Turning to his own research and personal experience he traces the development of the game and reveals its central place in modern India's identity, culture and society. more...