Spanish Football and Social Change [electronic resource] : Sociological Investigations /
Llopis-Goig, R.author.
In the past few decades, Spanish football has undergone a significant transformation, both on and off the pitch. Llopis-Goig analyses these trends, questioning the role of football in contemporary Spanish society and examining the historical reasons for its social hegemony.
Bibliographic Level Mode of Issuance: Monograph
Includes bibliographical references and index.
In the past few decades, Spanish football has undergone a significant transformation, both on and off the pitch. Llopis-Goig analyses these trends, questioning the role of football in contemporary Spanish society and examining the historical reasons for its social hegemony.
Machine generated contents note: -- Introduction -- 1. Spaniards' Secular Ritual -- 2. Historical Configuration -- 3. Team Identification and Football Culture -- 4. The Decline of the Spanish Fury -- 5. The Metamorphosis of the Football Clubs -- 6. Detraditionalization, Hyperconsumption and Ambivalence -- 7. Inductor Masculinities -- 8. Hooligans, Ultras and Vandals -- 9. Racism, Xenophobia and Intolerance -- Conclusions and Epilogue.
Sports—Sociological aspects.
Sociology.
Europe—History.
Sports.
Cultural studies.
Sociology of Sport and Leisure.
Gender Studies.
European History.
Sociology, general.
Popular Science in Sports.
Cultural Studies.