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Bigotry, Football and Scotland : Perspectives and Debates.

Sectarianism and bigotry are among the most publicly debated issues in Scotland, often reported in the newspapers as the 'shame' of Scotland's national game. The current crisis in Scottish football includes high profile controversies and disorder related to bigotry and sectarianism wh...

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Bibliographic Details
Call Number:Libro Electrónico
Main Author: Flint, John
Other Authors: Kelly, John
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:Inglés
Published: Edinburgh : Edinburgh University Press, 2013.
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Online Access:Texto completo
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Summary:Sectarianism and bigotry are among the most publicly debated issues in Scotland, often reported in the newspapers as the 'shame' of Scotland's national game. The current crisis in Scottish football includes high profile controversies and disorder related to bigotry and sectarianism which resulted in new legislation to tackle offensive behaviour in and beyond football grounds. In this collection, contributors from a range of disciplinary positions present the latest empirical research evidence and social theory to examine and debate fundamental issues about bigotry in Scottish football and soci.
Physical Description:1 online resource (241 pages)
ISBN:9780748670383
0748670386