African Footballers in Sweden : Race, Immigration, and Integration in the Age of Globalization / by Carl-Gustaf Scott.

Author
Scott, Carl-Gustaf [Browse]
Format
Book
Language
English
Εdition
1st ed. 2015.
Published/​Created
New York : Palgrave Macmillan US : Imprint: Palgrave Macmillan, 2015.
Description
1 online resource (313 p.)

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This book employs men's football as a lens through which to investigate questions relating to immigration, racism, integration and national identity in present-day Sweden. Specifically, this study explores if professional football serves as a successful model of multiracialism/multiculturalism for the rest of Swedish society to emulate.
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Description based upon print version of record.
Bibliographic references
Includes bibliographical references.
Language note
English
Contents
  • Introduction: racism and integration in contemporary Swedish football and society
  • The African diaspora in the global football market: the arrival of African footballers in Sweden
  • Racism in Swedish football and society
  • Anti-racism and its limitations in Swedish football
  • African footballers in Sweden: identity, background and performance
  • African football imports in the eyes of Swedish clubs
  • The African football experience in Sweden
  • Racism, racialization and xenophobia: African footballers in the eyes of fans and media
  • Conclusion: football, integration, and national identity.
ISBN
1-137-53509-1
Doi
  • 10.1057/9781137535092
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