Routledge Handbook of Football Studies
By John Hughson, Joseph Maguire, Kevin Moore, Ramón Spaaij | Publisher: Taylor and Francis
About the book
Football is unquestionably the world’s most popular and influential sport. There is no corner of the globe in which the game is not played or followed. More countries are affiliated to FIFA, football’s governing body, than to the United Nations. The sport has therefore become an important component of our social, cultural, political and economic life. The Routledge Handbook of Football Studies is a landmark work of reference, going further than any other book in considering the historical and contemporary significance of football around the world.
Written by a team of leading sport scholars, the book covers a broad range of disciplines from history, sociology, politics and business, to philosophy, law and media studies. The central section of the book examines key themes and issues in football studies, such as the World Cup and international competition, governance and ownership, fandom and celebrity. The concluding section offers in-depth surveys of the culture and organisation of football in each of the regional confederations, from UEFA to CONCACAF.
This book will be fascinating reading for any serious football fan and an essential resource for advanced students or scholars undertaking research in football or sport studies, and any practitioner or policy-maker working in football.
Editions of Routledge Handbook of Football Studies
- EBook
- ISBN 9781135074814
- PDF
- ISBN 9781135074821
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Football is unquestionably the world’s most popular and influential sport. There is no corner of the globe in which the game is not played or followed. More countries are affiliated to FIFA, football’s governing body, than to the United Nations. The sport has therefore become an important component of our social, cultural, political and economic life. The Routledge Handbook of Football Studies is a landmark work of reference, going further than any other book in considering the historical and contemporary significance of football around the world.
Written by a team of leading sport scholars, the book covers a broad range of disciplines from history, sociology, politics and business, to philosophy, law and media studies. The central section of the book examines key themes and issues in football studies, such as the World Cup and international competition, governance and ownership, fandom and celebrity. The concluding section offers in-depth surveys of the culture and organisation of football in each of the regional confederations, from UEFA to CONCACAF.
This book will be fascinating reading for any serious football fan and an essential resource for advanced students or scholars undertaking research in football or sport studies, and any practitioner or policy-maker working in football.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Routledge Handbook of Football Studies about?
Football is unquestionably the world’s most popular and influential sport. There is no corner of the globe in which the game is not played or followed. More countries are affiliated to FIFA, football’s governing body, than to the United Nations. The sport has therefore become an important component of our social, cultural, political and economic life. The Routledge Handbook of Football Studies is a landmark work of reference, going further than any other book in considering the historical and contemporary significance of football around the world.
Written by a team of leading sport scholars, the book covers a broad range of disciplines from history, sociology, politics and business, to philosophy, law and media studies. The central section of the book examines key themes and issues in football studies, such as the World Cup and international competition, governance and ownership, fandom and celebrity. The concluding section offers in-depth surveys of the culture and organisation of football in each of the regional confederations, from UEFA to CONCACAF.
This book will be fascinating reading for any serious football fan and an essential resource for advanced students or scholars undertaking research in football or sport studies, and any practitioner or policy-maker working in football.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Routledge Handbook of Football Studies?
Sports and Active outdoor recreation > Ball sports / ball games > Football variants and related games > Association football (Soccer)
Where can I read a sample of Routledge Handbook of Football Studies?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9781135074814
Is Routledge Handbook of Football Studies part of a series, and can it be read as a standalone?
Yes it is a part of series Routledge International Handbooks
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Routledge Handbook of Football Studies?
John Hughson, Joseph Maguire, Kevin Moore, Ramón Spaaij
Who is the Publisher of the book Routledge Handbook of Football Studies?
Taylor and Francis
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Routledge Handbook of Football Studies is available as ebook(ISBN 9781135074814) and pdf(ISBN 9781135074821)