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Routledge Critical Issues in Football: Sociological Analysis

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This Routledge academic text examines contemporary football through a sociological lens, applying critical theory to understand the world's most popular sport. Drawing on influential thinkers including Elias, Foucault, Hall, and Maffesoli, each chapter employs distinct theoretical frameworks to analyse key issues in modern football. The book addresses central topics such as homophobia, feminist-informed coaching practices, and the racialised experiences of black professional footballers, demonstrating how social theory illuminates pressing concerns within the sport. Designed for students, researchers, and football scholars, this work contributes to the growing field of critical football studies by combining rigorous sociological analysis with practical relevance to contemporary debates shaping the game.

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Each chapter applies different theoretical frameworks from major sociological thinkers to examine distinct aspects of modern football.

The book explores homophobia, feminist coaching practices, and racialised experiences of black professional footballers with critical analysis.

Published by Routledge as part of the Critical Research in Football series, establishing authoritative academic credentials.

Combines social theory and sociology to provide deeper understanding of contemporary issues affecting the beautiful game.

Addresses topics central to modern football studies, connecting sociological concepts to real-world challenges in professional sport.

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hardcover
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Amazon UK
Release Date
08 February 2023
Listed Since
18 August 2022

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