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Discover the captivating world of English football fandom with this remarkable ethnography that delves into the culture and behaviors of football supporters. This comprehensive study, based on sixteen years of participant observation, uncovers the unique sub-culture of 'carnival fans' who passionately support Manchester United, Blackpool, and the England national team. Through vivid storytelling and in-depth analysis, the author challenges prevalent myths surrounding 'hooliganism' and crowd behavior, offering valuable insights into fan motivations and their experiences both at home and away.
This essential read is perfect for students, researchers, and anyone interested in ethnographic research or the sociology of sports. With focus areas spanning criminology, crowd control practices, and policing strategies, it serves as a crucial resource for academics and practitioners in the field.
Whether you are studying the dynamics of supporter culture or looking for a detailed examination of football fandom, this book is a significant addition to your library.
**Condition**: BRAND NEW
**ISBN**: 9780719095405
**Year**: 2014
**Publisher**: Manchester University Press
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780719095405
Year: 2014
Publisher: Manchester University Press
Description:
This book, available in paperback due to popular demand, is an ethnographic account of English football fans, based upon sixteen years' participant observation. The author identifies a distinct sub-culture of supporter - the 'carnival fan' - who dominated the travelling support of the three teams observed - Manchester United, Blackpool and the England national team. This accessible account follows these groups at home and abroad, describing their interpretations, motivations and behaviour and challenging a number of the myths about 'hooliganism' and crowd control.
The text will be of value to anyone studying, researching or interested in ethnographic modes of enquiry or the behaviour of football fans. In particular it will be of value to anyone involved in the academic disciplines of policing, criminal justice, sociology, criminology, sports studies and research methods. It also makes recommendations for the management of football crowds that will be of use to practitioners involved in policing, crowd control and event management. -- .
This essential read is perfect for students, researchers, and anyone interested in ethnographic research or the sociology of sports. With focus areas spanning criminology, crowd control practices, and policing strategies, it serves as a crucial resource for academics and practitioners in the field.
Whether you are studying the dynamics of supporter culture or looking for a detailed examination of football fandom, this book is a significant addition to your library.
**Condition**: BRAND NEW
**ISBN**: 9780719095405
**Year**: 2014
**Publisher**: Manchester University Press
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780719095405
Year: 2014
Publisher: Manchester University Press
Description:
This book, available in paperback due to popular demand, is an ethnographic account of English football fans, based upon sixteen years' participant observation. The author identifies a distinct sub-culture of supporter - the 'carnival fan' - who dominated the travelling support of the three teams observed - Manchester United, Blackpool and the England national team. This accessible account follows these groups at home and abroad, describing their interpretations, motivations and behaviour and challenging a number of the myths about 'hooliganism' and crowd control.
The text will be of value to anyone studying, researching or interested in ethnographic modes of enquiry or the behaviour of football fans. In particular it will be of value to anyone involved in the academic disciplines of policing, criminal justice, sociology, criminology, sports studies and research methods. It also makes recommendations for the management of football crowds that will be of use to practitioners involved in policing, crowd control and event management. -- .