Asia and the Future of Football: The Role of the Asian Football Confederation

by Ben Weinberg

Book Overview

Football is the most popular sport in the world. Globalisation and commercialisation of the game, however, have created new conflicts and challenges. This book explores the role of the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) within the rising significance of football in Asia, drawing on three key theoretical perspectives: globalisation, neo-institutionalism and governance, as well as comprehensive data from interviews and archive material. It explores...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1138640719
• ISBN13: 9781138640719
• Release Date: February 2017
• Publisher: Routledge
• Length: 208 Pages
• Weight: 0.75 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.1" x 9.2"