Football, fandom and consumption:

"Modern football is an industry and capitalism is its engine. However, this book argues for a more nuanced understanding of contemporary football culture and the (self- ) identity of football fans. Drawing on original ethnographic research conducted with fans at all levels, from international t...

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Main Author: Brooks, Oliver (Author)
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:English
Published: Abingdon, Oxon Routledge [2019]
Series:Critical research in football
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Online Access:Volltext
Summary:"Modern football is an industry and capitalism is its engine. However, this book argues for a more nuanced understanding of contemporary football culture and the (self- ) identity of football fans. Drawing on original ethnographic research conducted with fans at all levels, from international to lower league, the book explores the tensions between fans as consumers and 'traditional' football cultures, arguing that modern football fans are able to negotiate the discourses of capitalism and tradition operating upon them to enact their own power and identity within football culture. Featuring case studies of Norwich City, MK Dons and Chelsea fans, this is fascinating reading for anybody with an interest in sport and society or cultural studies"--
Physical Description:1 online resource
ISBN:9780429030987
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