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Bigotry, Football, and Scotland: Perspectives and Debates by John Flint; Joseph M Bradley; Joe Crawford; Andrew Davies; Paul Davis; Kay Goodall; Niall Hamilton-Smith; John Kelly; Margaret Malloch; David McArdle; Jack McConnell; Alasdair McKillop; Patrick McVey; Ryan Powell; Irene A Reid; Stuart Waiton is a nonfiction available to read on EtoBox.

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## A multidisciplinary analysis of sectarianism and bigotry in Scottish football Sectarianism and bigotry are among the most publicly debated issues in Scotland, often reported in the newspapers as the ‘shame’ of Scotland’s national game. The current crisis in Scottish football includes high profile controversies and disorder related to bigotry and sectarianism which resulted in new legislation to tackle offensive behaviour in and beyond football grounds. In this collection, contributors from a range of disciplinary positions present the latest empirical research evidence and social theory to examine and debate fundamental issues about bigotry in Scottish football and society. The topic has raised many questions. How should sectarianism and bigotry be defined and understood? What are the experiences and impacts of bigotry on different populations in Scotland? Are recent events unique or do they have historic precedents and contemporary comparisons beyond Scotland? What should be the response of government, football authorities, clubs, football supporters and other institutions and organisations in Scotland regarding legislation? What vision should we have for a future Scottish soci

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Author

John Flint; Joseph M Bradley; Joe Crawford; Andrew Davies; Paul Davis; Kay Goodall; Niall Hamilton-Smith; John Kelly; Margaret Malloch; David McArdle; Jack McConnell; Alasdair McKillop; Patrick McVey; Ryan Powell; Irene A Reid; Stuart Waiton

Publisher

EDINBURGH UNIVERSITY PRESS; Edinburgh University Press

Published

2013

Language

EN

ISBN

9780748670390

Category

nonfiction

Subjects

Sports, Political Science, History