Sports, nationalism, and the body: Gymnastic culture and national identity in Denmark

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Overview: Thing and Jensen use Norbert Elias's process sociological perspective to discuss the development of gymnastic culture in Denmark. They present two case studies to illustrate how gymnastics - in collaboration with the state - attempts to provide citizens with compentencies and qualifications that are in keeping with the spirit of Denmark bodily movement culture. The authors' aim is to supply an understanding of the past in order to explain the present and highlight the future development of gymnastic culture in Denmark.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationThe Business and Culture of Sports: Society, Politics, Economy, Environment : Sociocultural Perspectives
EditorsJoseph Maguire, Mark Falcous, Katie Liston
Number of pages15
Volume2
Place of PublicationFarmington Hills, MI
PublisherGale
Publication date2019
Pages181-195
Chapter12
ISBN (Print)9780028664989
ISBN (Electronic)9780028665030
Publication statusPublished - 2019

    Research areas

  • Faculty of Science - Danish gymnastic culture, Denmark, Development, Bodily movement culture, Civilization theory, Norbert Elias, Figurational sociology, Interdependency between gymnastics and the state, Neoliberalism, Process sociological perspective

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