C.L.R. James and a place for history in theorising 'sport for development and peace'
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2015
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Inderscience
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Recent research suggests the need for robust theory building in the field of sport for development and peace (SDP). Recognising this, we argue for further attention to, and appreciation of, the historical context within which many SDP initiatives and research projects take place, with particular focus on the history of colonialism as it relates to sport. Drawing on the foundational work of C.L.R. James, we suggest that an historical approach, informed by insights from postcolonial theorising, encourages analyses of ambivalence, hybridity and even irony in the field of SDP. We use James' insights, and recent appraisals of his work, to offer specific theoretical insights for the study of SDP, with a particular focus on social actors in context.
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International development, Postcolonialism, Sport development, Colonialism history, Theory building
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Darnell, S. C., & Kaur, T. (2015). C.L.R. James and a place for history in theorising 'sport for development and peace'. International Journal of Sport Management and Marketing,16, (1-2), 5-17