This book investigates the multifaceted relationship between social movements and sport across various scales. It examines how movements advocating for labor, women's rights, civil rights, racial equality, disability rights, sexual liberation, peace, and environmentalism have engaged with sport and major sporting events like the Olympics. Drawing on research from an international team, the work provides a chronological overview of social movements, visual aids for significant moments, and outlines future research directions.

The book is presented as a comprehensive and accessible treatment of the intersection between sport and social movements, suitable for a wide audience from students to general readers. Its multinational research base and detailed historical accounts suggest a thorough exploration of the topic. The inclusion of a chronology and illustrations indicates a commitment to providing both factual grounding and visual engagement with the subject matter. The work aims to inform readers about sport's historical role in social justice campaigns and to stimulate further academic inquiry.