Sport History Review
Scope & Guideline
Exploring the Roots of Athletic Culture
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Historical Analysis of Sport Development:
The journal emphasizes comprehensive historical perspectives on the evolution of various sports, examining their cultural significance and transformation over time. - Interdisciplinary Approaches to Sport:
It promotes interdisciplinary research that integrates insights from sociology, geography, politics, and environmental studies, thereby enriching the understanding of sports within broader societal frameworks. - Focus on Marginalized Narratives:
The journal consistently highlights underrepresented voices and narratives, such as those of women, Indigenous peoples, and racial minorities, in the context of sports history. - Global and Transnational Perspectives:
It seeks to explore the global dimensions of sports, including transnational exchanges and influences that shape sporting practices and identities across different cultures. - Environmental History and Sports:
Recent publications show a growing interest in the relationship between sports and environmental issues, particularly how sports interact with and impact natural landscapes.
Trending and Emerging
- Environmental and Nature-Based Sports Studies:
Recent publications highlight a growing trend in examining the relationship between sports and environmental issues, focusing on how sports can influence and be influenced by ecological concerns. - Social Justice and Activism in Sports:
There is an increasing emphasis on the role of sports in social justice movements, exploring how athletes and sports organizations engage with political and social issues, particularly surrounding race, gender, and identity. - Cultural Heritage and Indigenous Sports:
The journal is increasingly featuring research on Indigenous sports and traditional games, reflecting a broader trend towards recognizing and valuing diverse cultural practices and histories within the sports narrative. - Transnational and Global Studies:
Emerging themes in transnational sports history are focusing on the interconnectedness of sports practices across borders, addressing how globalization impacts local sports cultures and identities. - Digital and Media Studies in Sports History:
There is a rising interest in the impact of digital media on sports narratives and history, analyzing how technology and media representation shape public perceptions and the historical record of sports.
Declining or Waning
- Traditional Amateurism in Sports:
Discussions around the concept of amateurism, particularly in the context of historical sports practices, have become less frequent, reflecting a broader societal shift towards professionalism and commercialization in sports. - Narrow Focus on Nationalism:
While nationalism in sports has historically been a prominent theme, recent publications indicate a waning interest in this area, possibly as scholars seek to explore more complex and nuanced frameworks beyond national identity. - Historical Accounts of Major Sports Events:
There seems to be a decline in papers focusing solely on the historical recounting of major sports events, as the journal moves towards more analytical and contextual studies that incorporate broader social issues. - Gendered Perspectives Limited to Women:
Although gender studies remain significant, there is a noticeable reduction in works solely focused on women's sports history without integrating discussions on masculinity and gender fluidity, which are becoming increasingly relevant.
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