The Politics of Football

ISBN-13: 9781032147789 / Twarda / 2023 / 118 str.

Cyprus) Kassimeris Christos (European University Cyprus

Opis

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 greater.

Spis treści

Introduction

1 Governance in football

2 Culture in football

3 Violence in football

4 Nationalism in football

5 Discrimination in football

6 World affairs in football

Conclusion

O autorze

Christos Kassimeris is Professor of Political Science in the School of Humanities, Social and Education Sciences at the European University Cyprus.