Racism and anti-racism in British football

This book explores the key issues of racism, anti-racism and identity in British football. It relates the history of black players in the game, analyzes the racism they have experienced, and evaluates the efficacy of anti-racist campaigns. The efficacy of the policing of racism is also assessed. The nationalism and xenophobia evident in much of the media's coverage of major tournaments is highlighted in the context of the way that English, Scottish, and Welsh identities are constructed within British football. 1. Introduction: Contextualising Racism In British Football -- 2. Football, 'race' And The Forging Of British Identity -- 3. Standing Together? Charting The Development Of Football's Anti-racism -- 4. Policing Racism In Football -- 5. A Design For Life: Deconstructing The Game's National Identities -- 6. Mad Dogs: England, The Media And English Supporters During Euro '96 And France '98 -- 7. Conclusion: Racisms And The Cultures Of Football. Jon Garland And Michael Rowe. Includes Bibliographical References (p. 202-214) And Index. This book explores the key issues of racism, anti-racism and identity in British football. It relates the history of black players in the game, analyses the racism they have experienced, and evaluates the efficacy of anti-racist campaigns. The efficacy of the policing of racism is also assessed. The nationalism and xenophobia evident in much of the media's coverage of major tournaments is highlighted in the context of the way that English, Scottish and Welsh identities are constructed within British football. This work explores the key issues of racism, anti-racism and identity in British football. It relates the history of black players in the game, analyzes the racism they have experienced, and evaluates the efficacy of anti-racist campaigns. The efficacy of the policing of racism is also covered This work explores the key issues of racism, anti-racism and identity in British football. It relates the history of black players in the game, analyses the racism they have experienced, and evaluates the efficacy of anti-racist campaigns