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This book explores the key issues of racism, anti-racism and identity in British football. The nationalism and xenophobia evident in much of the media's coverage of major tournaments is highlighted in the context of the way that English, Scottish and Welsh identities are constructed within British football.

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'Brilliantly researched and a must for anyone who really wants to get to grips with the facts. Every library should have one.' - Garth Crooks



Table of Contents
Acknowledgements Introduction: Contextualising Racism in British Football Football, 'Race' and the Forging of British Identity Standing Together? Charting the Development of Football's Anti-racism Policing Racism in Football A Design for Life: Deconstructing the Game's National Identities Mad Dogs: England, The Media and English Supporters During Euro '96 and France '98 Conclusion: Racisms and the Cultures of Football Index

Racism and AntiRacism in Football

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      Publisher Palgrave Macmillan
      Published 8/24/2001 12:00:00 AM
      ISBN-13 9780333964224
      978-0333964224
      ISBN-10 0333964225
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      Ethnic studies / Ethnicity Social discrimination and social justice Social groups, communities and identities

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      This book explores the key issues of racism, anti-racism and identity in British football. The nationalism and xenophobia evident in much of the media's coverage of major tournaments is highlighted in the context of the way that English, Scottish and Welsh identities are constructed within British football.

      Trade Review

      'Brilliantly researched and a must for anyone who really wants to get to grips with the facts. Every library should have one.' - Garth Crooks



      Table of Contents
      Acknowledgements Introduction: Contextualising Racism in British Football Football, 'Race' and the Forging of British Identity Standing Together? Charting the Development of Football's Anti-racism Policing Racism in Football A Design for Life: Deconstructing the Game's National Identities Mad Dogs: England, The Media and English Supporters During Euro '96 and France '98 Conclusion: Racisms and the Cultures of Football Index

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