Soccer Diplomacy : International Relations and Football since 1914 Hardback
Edited by Heather L. Dichter
Part of the Studies in Conflict, Diplomacy, and Peace series
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Although the game is known by many names around the world - football, futbol, Fussball, voetbal - soccer is a universal language.
Throughout the past century, governments have used soccer to further their diplomatic aims through a range of actions including boycotts, carefully orchestrated displays at matches, and more.
In turn, soccer organizations have leveraged their power over membership and tournament decisions to play a role in international relations. In Soccer Diplomacy, an international group of experts analyzes the relationship between soccer and diplomacy.
Together, they investigate topics such as the use of soccer as a tool of nation-state - based diplomacy, soccer as a non-state actor, and the relationship between soccer and diplomatic actors in subnational, national, and transnational contexts.
They also examine the sport as a conduit for representation, communication, and negotiation. Drawing on a wealth of historical examples, the contributors demonstrate that governments must frequently address soccer as part of their diplomatic affairs.
They argue that this single sport - more than the Olympics, other regional multisport competitions, or even any other sport - reveals much about international relations, how states attempt to influence foreign views, and regional power dynamics.
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- Format:Hardback
- Pages:286 pages, 7 b&w photos
- Publisher:The University Press of Kentucky
- Publication Date:03/08/2020
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- ISBN:9780813179513
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Out of StockMore expected soonContact us for further information
- Format:Hardback
- Pages:286 pages, 7 b&w photos
- Publisher:The University Press of Kentucky
- Publication Date:03/08/2020
- Category:
- ISBN:9780813179513