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Book 2004

Football, Violence and Social Identity

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Publisher
Taylor & Francis Group
Language
English
Published
2004
  • History
  • Media Studies
  • Nonfiction
  • Sociology
  • Sports, social aspects

Drawing on research from Britain, Europe, Argentina and the USA this volume examines the culture and loyalties of soccer players and crowds and their relationships to social order, disorder and violence. This informative and accessible book will be of interest to students of Sport Science and to all of those who love the game of soccer.