African Football, Identity Politics and Global Media Narratives
Author | : Tendai Chari |
Publisher | : Springer |
Total Pages | : 323 |
Release | : 2016-02-10 |
ISBN-13 | : 9781137392237 |
ISBN-10 | : 1137392231 |
Rating | : 4/5 (31 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis African Football, Identity Politics and Global Media Narratives by : Tendai Chari
Download or read book African Football, Identity Politics and Global Media Narratives written by Tendai Chari and published by Springer. This book was released on 2016-02-10 with total page 323 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This edited volume addresses key debates around African football, identity construction, fan cultures, and both African and global media narratives. Using the 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa as a lens, it explores how football in Africa is intimately bound up with deeper social, cultural and political currents.