The games ethic and imperialism : aspects of the diffusion of an ideal / J.A. Mangan
London : Viking, 1985. 1st edition. Near fine cloth copy in a good if somewhat edge-nicked and dust-dulled dust-wrapper, now mylar-sleeved. Remains particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong. Item #412997
ISBN: 0670801283
Physical description; (239 pages). Contents; 1. Publicists, Propagandists and Proselytizers: Ideals of Empire for Public Schoolboys -- 2. Concepts of Duty and Prospects of Adventure: Images of Empire for Public Schoolboys -- 3. Manly Chaps in Control: Blues and Blacks in the Sudan -- 4. 'Gentlemen Galore': Athleticism and Atheism in Tropical Africa -- 5. Eton in India: The Careful Creation of Oriental 'Englishmen' -- 6. Discipline in the Dominion: The 'Canuck' and the Cult of Manliness -- 7. Christ and the Imperial Games Fields: Evangelical Athletes of the Empire. Subjects; Badminton library of sports and pastimes Philosophy, psychology & ethics. 1800-1999. Endowed public schools (Great Britain) History 19th century. Endowed public schools (Great Britain) History 20th century. School sports Great Britain History 19th century. School sports Great Britain History 20th century. School sports Moral and ethical aspects Great Britain. Imperialism Psychological aspects. SOCIAL SCIENCE Emigration & Immigration.
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