| Description |
1 online resource (xii, 231 pages) : illustrations |
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Routledge critical studies in sport |
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Routledge critical studies in sport.
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| Contents |
Cover; Title Page; Copyright Page; Dedication; Table of Contents; Acknowledgements; 'But why? We lost!' An introduction; PART I Passion, community and double binds; 1 'An Englishman came to Bilbao': a social history of Athletic Club; 2 'A unique case in the world': Basque exceptionalism and identity through soccer; 3 Bilbao catch-22: passions and double binds in soccer madness; PART II A matter of balls; 4 Melodramas of masculinity and morality; 5 Fans, writers, leaders and players: women's breakthroughs in soccer's gender regime |
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6 Dangerous liaisons, fatal women: the fear and fantasy of soccer wives and girlfriends in SpainPART III Political geographies; 7 Together and apart at the Basque derby: a prisoner's dilemma; 8 'The Spanish Fury': the Basques, the Catalans and the national team; PART IV Life, death and continuity; 9 Death in the Cathedral: life-cycle rituals and mortuary practices in sport stadiums; Epilogue: 'Now is the time to rise!'; Illustrations; Bibliography; Index |
| Summary |
Spanish soccer is on top of the world, at international and club level, with the best teams and a seemingly endless supply of exciting and stylish players. While the Spanish economy struggles, its soccer flourishes, deeply embedded throughout Spanish social and cultural life. But the relationship between soccer, culture and national identity in Spain is complex. This fascinating, in-depth study shines new light on Spanish soccer by examining the role this sport plays in Basque identity, consolidated in Athletic Club of Bilbao, the century-old soccer club located in the birthplace of Basque nat |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Notes |
Online resource; title from PDF title page (EBSCO, viewed February 19, 2015) |
| Subject |
Soccer -- Spain
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Soccer -- Social aspects -- Spain
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Soccer -- Anthropological aspects -- Spain
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Soccer fans -- Switzerland
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Ethnology -- Spain.
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Basques -- Social life and customs
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National characteristics, Basque -- Social life and customs
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GAMES -- Gambling -- Sports.
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SPORTS & RECREATION -- Business Aspects.
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SPORTS & RECREATION -- Essays.
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SPORTS & RECREATION -- History.
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SPORTS & RECREATION -- Reference.
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TRAVEL -- Special Interest -- Sports.
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Basques -- Social life and customs
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Ethnology
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Soccer
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Soccer -- Anthropological aspects
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Soccer fans
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Soccer -- Social aspects
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Spain
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Switzerland
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| ISBN |
9781317677307 |
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1317677307 |
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9781315772073 |
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1315772078 |
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9781317677291 |
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1317677293 |
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9781317677284 |
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1317677285 |
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