New publication: The Sovereign Colony – Antonio Sotomayor
Sports studies are a constantly expanding field that CLACSO has supported through various initiatives. By examining how the Olympic movement developed in Puerto Rico, Antonio Sotomayor It provides a contribution to analyzing the roles that sports play in the political and cultural process in the rich history of the Caribbean country, marked by the interference of the United States and the demands of autonomist traditions.
The sovereign colony highlights the negotiations that gave rise to Olympic sovereignty in a colonial nation, unique in Latin America. Olympic sport allows for the study of the construction of nationality and identity, the enduring relevance of colonialism, the role of international diplomacy, and the relationship between the United States and the region.
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