Marxism Colonialism and Cricket

<div>Widely regarded as one of the most important and influential sports books of all time C. L. R. James's <i>Beyond a Boundary</i> is-among other things-a pioneering study of popular culture an analysis of resistance to empire and racism and a personal reflection on the history of colonialism and its effects in the Caribbean. More than fifty years after the publication of James's classic text the contributors to <i>Marxism Colonialism and Cricket</i> investigate <i>Beyond a Boundary</i>'s production and reception and its implication for debates about sports gender aesthetics race popular culture politics imperialism and English and Caribbean identity. Including a previously unseen first draft of <i>Beyond a Boundary</i>'s conclusion alongside contributions from James's key collaborator Selma James and from Michael Brearley former captain of the English Test cricket team <i>Marxism Colonialism and Cricket</i> provides a thorough and nuanced examination of James's groundbreaking work and its lasting impact.<br><br>Contributors. Anima Adjepong David Austin Hilary McD. Beckles Michael Brearley Selwyn R. Cudjoe David Featherstone Christopher Gair Paget Henry Christian Høgsbjerg C. L. R. James Selma James Roy McCree Minkah Makalani Clem Seecharan Andrew Smith Neil Washbourne Claire Westall</div>