The Changing Face of Football: Racism, Identity and Multiculture in the English Game

by Les Back, Tim Crabbe, John Solomos

Book Overview

The game of football has undergone massive changes in the past few decades. The creation of the F.A. Premier League, the influx of television revenue, the commercialization of the game, and the growth in the numbers of foreign players have all left their mark. One area that has attracted increasing interest in the media and amongst the pages of football magazines is the issue of race and racism in football. But until now, the complexities of the situation...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1859734839
• ISBN13: 9781859734834
• Release Date: November 2001
• Publisher: Berg Publishers
• Length: 324 Pages
• Weight: 1.10 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.2" x 9.2"