title: Sport in Latin America from past to present: a European perspective.
abstract: This chapter examines sport in Latin America in its social, cultural, and political contexts. An analysis of the development of sport in Latin America suggests that there have been a number of distinct phases influenced by the cultures of the Spanish, British and French. More recently, the games and pastimes of the United States have made a significant impact. It is suggested that the further development of sport in Latin America is hindered by a number of significant problems. It concludes that the problems faced by some countries are immense and that governments and international organizations in the developed world should offer help where appropriate.
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Chappell
mesh_terms: D000884:Anthropology, Cultural / Q000193:education / Q000266:history; D003163:Competitive Behavior / Q000502:physiology; D003466:Cultural Characteristics; D018864:Cultural Diversity; D003906:Developing Countries / Q000191:economics / Q000266:history; D005006:Ethnicity / Q000193:education / Q000208:ethnology / Q000266:history / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence / Q000523:psychology; D005060:Europe / Q000208:ethnology; D006077:Government Agencies / Q000191:economics / Q000266:history / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence; D049672:History, 19th Century; D049673:History, 20th Century; D006801:Humans; D007843:Latin America / Q000208:ethnology; D007899:Leisure Activities / Q000191:economics / Q000523:psychology; D010806:Physical Education and Training / Q000191:economics / Q000266:history / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence; D010809:Physical Fitness / Q000502:physiology / Q000523:psychology; D011057:Politics; D044382:Population Groups / Q000193:education / Q000208:ethnology / Q000266:history / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence / Q000523:psychology; D011822:Race Relations / Q000266:history / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence / Q000523:psychology; D012922:Social Change / Q000266:history; D012959:Socioeconomic Factors; D013177:Sports / Q000191:economics / Q000193:education / Q000266:history / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence / Q000502:physiology / Q000523:psychology