Critical Research in Football – serie
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Russia and the 2018 FIFA World Cup
Inbunden, 2021
2134 kr
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Despite many negative expectations of the 2018 FIFA World Cup, Russia delivered one of the best World Cups in living memory. This book brings together leading scholars working in Russian studies, sociology and political science to analyse the 2018 World Cup and assess its significance for sport, …
Football, Fandom and Consumption
Inbunden, 2019
2134 kr
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Modern football is an industry and capitalism is its engine. However, this book argues for a more nuanced understanding of contemporary football culture and the (self-)identity of football fans.Drawing on original ethnographic research conducted with fans at all levels, from international to lower …
Football as Medicine
Prescribing Football for Global Health Promotion
Av Peter Krustrup, Daniel Parnell
Inbunden, 2019
2588 kr
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It is beyond dispute that physical activity is good for us, but what are the benefits, challenges and impacts of sport on health? This is the first book to focus on football in the context of health from individual, public and population-level perspectives. Football as Medicine examines the effects …
Football Fandom, Protest and Democracy
Supporter Activism in Turkey
Av Dağhan Irak
Inbunden, 2019
2513 kr
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Football Fandom, Protest and Democracy offers an in-depth and inside approach to the socio-political history of football in Turkey, where fandom is often revered as part of the national identity, presenting the historical context for football events in the country.Based on original research, the …
African Footballers in Europe
Migration, Community, and Give Back Behaviours
Av Ernest Yeboah Acheampong, Malek Bouhaouala m. fl.
Inbunden, 2019
2513 kr
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African Footballers in Europe traces the social and economic evolution of African football and examines the strategies and resources that players mobilise in their migrations, with a particular focus on ‘Give Back Behaviours’ (how players contribute to their countries or communities of origin). It …
Politics, Ideology and Football Fandom
The Transformation of Modern Poland
Av Radosław Kossakowski, Przemysław Nosal m. fl.
Inbunden, 2020
2134 kr
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Football fans and football culture represent a unique prism through which to view contemporary society and politics. Based on in-depth empirical research into football in Poland, this book examines how fans develop political identities and how those identities can influence the wider political …
Football, Family, Gender and Identity
The Football Self
Inbunden, 2021
998 kr
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This book presents a cross-disciplinary examination of the lived experiences of girls and women football players using theoretical insights from sports studies, psychology, sociology and gender studies.It examines the concept of ‘the football self’ – your own, personal football identity that …
Football and Discrimination
Antisemitism and Beyond
Av Pavel Brunssen, Stefanie Schüler-Springorum
Inbunden, 2021
2668 kr
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This book takes a close look at discrimination in football in order to illuminate our understanding of the interaction between sport and wider society, politics and culture, particularly in terms of the (re)production of identity.It presents insightful and diverse international case studies, …
Development of Women's Soccer
Legacies, Participation, and Popularity in Germany
Av Henk Meier
Inbunden, 2020
1059 kr
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While women’s soccer has risen in popularity around the world, research reveals persistent gender discrimination and marginalization of girls and women in the sport. Applying policy feedback theory and econometric analysis, this volume explores the lasting impact of different regimes of gender …
Football in Fiction
A History
Av Lee McGowan
Inbunden, 2019
2890 kr
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Football in Fiction represents the most comprehensive historical mapping and analysis of novels related to association football (soccer). It offers a theoretically informed field guide, a scholarly cartography of football fiction’s uncertain – and until now – only partially explored …
Football and Popular Culture
Singing Out from the Stands
Av Stephen R. Millar, Martin J. Power m. fl.
Inbunden, 2021
2513 kr
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Football is ubiquitous and a permanent fixture of modern life. More than a sport, it frequently manifests in broader popular culture. This book examines the significance of football for, and in, popular culture across a wide range of forms, including music, film, and social media.Football and …
Football, Politics and Identity
Av James Carr, Daniel Parnell m. fl.
Inbunden, 2021
2266 kr
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This book presents a series of fascinating case studies that show how the lives and bodies of clubs, players and fans around the world are enmeshed with politics.It draws on original research in countries including England, Scotland, Ireland, Poland, Mexico, Algeria and Argentina and includes both …
Fan Activism, Protest and Politics
Ultras in Post-Socialist Croatia
Häftad, 2020
692 kr
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In what sense can organized football fans be understood as political actors or participants in social movements? How do fan struggles link to wider social and political transformations? And what methodological dilemmas arise when researching fan activism? Fan Activism, Protest and Politics seeks …
Football, Fandom and Consumption
Häftad, 2020
619 kr
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Modern football is an industry and capitalism is its engine. However, this book argues for a more nuanced understanding of contemporary football culture and the (self-)identity of football fans.Drawing on original ethnographic research conducted with fans at all levels, from international to lower …
Antisemitism in Football
International Perspectives
Av Emma Poulton
Inbunden, 2025
2513 kr
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This book investigates the nature and prevalence of expressions of antisemitism within the context of football in Europe and beyond, as well as attempts to challenge and combat this problematic phenomenon. Drawing on empirical research, the book presents a series of case studies of countries in …
Antisemitism in Football
International Perspectives
Av Emma Poulton
Häftad, 2026
706 kr
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This book investigates the nature and prevalence of expressions of antisemitism within the context of football in Europe and beyond, as well as attempts to challenge and combat this problematic phenomenon. Drawing on empirical research, the book presents a series of case studies of countries in …
Integrated Marketing Communications in Football
Inbunden, 2022
2588 kr
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This book takes an important step forward in showing how Integrated Marketing Communications (IMC) have been applied within the English Premier League (EPL) – arguably the most commercialised and watched sport league in the world – and how it can and should be utilised in the context of other …
Integrated Marketing Communications in Football
Häftad, 2024
712 kr
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This book takes an important step forward in showing how Integrated Marketing Communications (IMC) have been applied within the English Premier League (EPL) – arguably the most commercialised and watched sport league in the world – and how it can and should be utilised in the context of other …
Russia and the 2018 FIFA World Cup
Häftad, 2023
648 kr
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Despite many negative expectations of the 2018 FIFA World Cup, Russia delivered one of the best World Cups in living memory. This book brings together leading scholars working in Russian studies, sociology and political science to analyse the 2018 World Cup and assess its significance for sport, …
Football Fandom, Protest and Democracy
Supporter Activism in Turkey
Av Dağhan Irak
Häftad, 2020
712 kr
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Football Fandom, Protest and Democracy offers an in-depth and inside approach to the socio-political history of football in Turkey, where fandom is often revered as part of the national identity, presenting the historical context for football events in the country.Based on original research, the …
Football and Discrimination
Antisemitism and Beyond
Av Pavel Brunssen, Stefanie Schüler-Springorum
Häftad, 2023
688 kr
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This book takes a close look at discrimination in football in order to illuminate our understanding of the interaction between sport and wider society, politics and culture, particularly in terms of the (re)production of identity.It presents insightful and diverse international case studies, …
Fan Activism, Protest and Politics
Ultras in Post-Socialist Croatia
Inbunden, 2018
2513 kr
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In what sense can organized football fans be understood as political actors or participants in social movements? How do fan struggles link to wider social and political transformations? And what methodological dilemmas arise when researching fan activism? Fan Activism, Protest and Politics seeks …
Football and Popular Culture
Singing Out from the Stands
Av Stephen R. Millar, Martin J. Power m. fl.
Häftad, 2023
648 kr
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Football is ubiquitous and a permanent fixture of modern life. More than a sport, it frequently manifests in broader popular culture. This book examines the significance of football for, and in, popular culture across a wide range of forms, including music, film, and social media.Football and …
Football, Politics and Identity
Av James Carr, Daniel Parnell m. fl.
Häftad, 2023
619 kr
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This book presents a series of fascinating case studies that show how the lives and bodies of clubs, players and fans around the world are enmeshed with politics.It draws on original research in countries including England, Scotland, Ireland, Poland, Mexico, Algeria and Argentina and includes both …
Football, Family, Gender and Identity
The Football Self
Häftad, 2023
313 kr
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This book presents a cross-disciplinary examination of the lived experiences of girls and women football players using theoretical insights from sports studies, psychology, sociology and gender studies.It examines the concept of ‘the football self’ – your own, personal football identity that …
Football, Community and Social Responsibility
Everton’s ‘Blue Family’ and Sport at the Service of Humanity
Av Chris Stone
Inbunden, 2025
2513 kr
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This book shines a light on the value and effectiveness of football clubs’ community engagement work, the cultural value of sport and the position sport plays within people’s daily lives.The book considers the deep historical roots that many football clubs have as charitable institutions within …
Diego Maradona
A Socio-Cultural Study
Häftad, 2022
619 kr
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This is the first book in English to closely examine the life of Diego Maradona from socio-cultural perspectives, exploring how his status as an icon, a popular sporting hero, and a political figurehead has been culturally constructed, reproduced, and manipulated.The volume looks at representations …
Diego Maradona
A Socio-Cultural Study
Inbunden, 2022
2134 kr
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This is the first book in English to closely examine the life of Diego Maradona from socio-cultural perspectives, exploring how his status as an icon, a popular sporting hero, and a political figurehead has been culturally constructed, reproduced, and manipulated.The volume looks at representations …
Football, Community and Social Responsibility
Everton’s ‘Blue Family’ and Sport at the Service of Humanity
Av Chris Stone
Häftad, 2026
727 kr
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This book shines a light on the value and effectiveness of football clubs’ community engagement work, the cultural value of sport and the position sport plays within people’s daily lives.The book considers the deep historical roots that many football clubs have as charitable institutions within …
Politics of Football
Inbunden, 2023
2266 kr
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This book examines the deep connections between football and politics and explains what those relationships can tell us about sport and wider society. With the game occupying a preeminent place on the world sporting stage, this book argues that the political significance of football has never been …
