Global Perspectives on Football in Africa

Name: Global Perspectives on Football in Africa
Brand: Taylor & Francis

Taylor & Francis

Global Perspectives on Football in AfricaVisualising the Game\nAuthor(s): Susann Baller, Giorgio Miescher, Ciraj Rassool\nFormat: Paperback\nPublisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd, United Kingdom\nImprint: Routledge\nISBN-13: 9781138850477, 978-1138850477\nSynopsis\nFootball, in many ways, is a visual endeavour. From the visual experience within the stadium itself to worldwide media representations, from advertisements to football art and artefacts: football is much about seeing and being seen, about watching, making visual and being visualised. The FIFA World Cup 2010 in South Africa has turned into a perfect example of the visual dimensions of football. Stadiums have been built and marketed as tourist attractions, mass media and internet platforms are advertising South African cities and venues, logos and emblems are displayed and celebrated, exhibitions are organised in museums world-wide.\n\nThis book explores the social, cultural and political role of football in Africa by focusing.