Football, Violence and Social Identity (Paperback)

Soccer is one of the most popular participant and spectator sports in the world. Social and cultural analysts have started to investigate the wide variety of customs, values and social patterns that surround the game in different societies. This volume contributes new data and explanations of soccer-related violence. Although episodes of violence associated with soccer are relatively infrequent, this book demonstrates that the occasional violent events which attract great media attention have their roots in the rituals of the matches, the loyalties and identities of players and crowds, and the wider cultures and politics of the host societies. The work provides a cross-national examination of patterns of order and conflict surrounding soccer matches. Examples are provided by expert contributors from Scotland, England, Norway, the Netherlands, Italy, Argentina and the US.

General

Imprint:	Routledge
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	May 1994
First published:	1994
Editors:	Richard Guilianotti
Dimensions:	216 x 138 x 16mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	280
ISBN-13:	978-0-415-09838-0
Categories:	Books > Reference & Interdisciplinary > Interdisciplinary studies > Cultural studies > General Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Anthropology > General Books > Social sciences > Politics & government > Political ideologies > Nationalism Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Social issues > Violence in society > General Books > Sport & Leisure > Sports & outdoor recreation > Ball games > Football (Soccer, Association football) > General
LSN:	0-415-09838-6
Barcode:	9780415098380

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