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Football in the Nordic Countries : Practices, Equality and Influence (2023)


Szerovay, M., Nevala, A., & Itkonen, H. (Eds.). (2023). Football in the Nordic Countries : Practices, Equality and Influence. https://doi.org/10.4324/9781003280729


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Publication details

All authors or editorsSzerovay, Mihaly; Nevala, Arto; Itkonen, Hannu

ISBN978-1-032-24913-1

eISBN978-1-003-28072-9

Publication year2023

Publication date20/04/2023

Number of pages in the book260

PublisherRoutledge

Place of PublicationLondon

Publication countryUnited Kingdom

Publication languageEnglish

DOIhttps://doi.org/10.4324/9781003280729

Publication open accessNot open

Publication channel open access


Abstract

This book explores football culture, organisation and development in the five Nordic countries: Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Sweden and Norway. These countries represent an important case study in sport culture, policy and management, being shaped by unique traditions in their civil society and in social welfare and public policy.

The first part of the book explores the development path of football in each country, looking at how football arrived in Scandinavia and how it has been transformed from a voluntary civic activity into a professional sport while becoming closely attached to the global football system. The second part highlights key issues – including historical, contemporary and critical aspects – across three themes: professionalisation and changing practices; equality and gender; and supporters, audiences and culture. Written by a team of authors with a blend of experience as academics and practitioners in football, the book traces the contours of the distinctive Nordic model that occupies a prominent position in the global football system.

Shining fascinating new light on the relationship between football and wider society, this is invaluable reading for students and researchers interested in football, sport management, sport policy, or the history, culture or sociology of sport and for anyone involved in the game.


Keywordsfootballfootball playerssportsNordic peoplevolunteer workprofessional sportssupporterswell-beingequality (values)leadership (activity)sociology of physical exercisepolicy on physical trainingsocietal effectshistory

Free keywordsNordic countries; Denmark; Finland; Iceland; Sweden; Norge; sociology of sport; sport and politics; sports policy; sports management


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Reporting Year2023

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