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The book presents a Marxist critique of the European football industry, emphasizing the importance of understanding profits versus surplus value in relation to football's commodification. It explores the modern professional football landscape and examines how government and clubs manipulate fan loyalty to align with business interests, disrupting traditional social connections. Additionally, it includes case studies from across Europe, showcasing fans' efforts to resist neo-liberal influences and reclaim the sport from commercial pressures.
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Football in Neo-Liberal Times, David Kennedy, Peter Kennedy
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- Released
- 2017
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- Title
- Football in Neo-Liberal Times
- Subtitle
- A Marxist Perspective on the European Football Industry
- Language
- English
- Authors
- David Kennedy, Peter Kennedy
- Publisher
- Taylor & Francis
- Released
- 2017
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 174
- ISBN13
- 9781138308633
- Category
- Football
- Description
- The book presents a Marxist critique of the European football industry, emphasizing the importance of understanding profits versus surplus value in relation to football's commodification. It explores the modern professional football landscape and examines how government and clubs manipulate fan loyalty to align with business interests, disrupting traditional social connections. Additionally, it includes case studies from across Europe, showcasing fans' efforts to resist neo-liberal influences and reclaim the sport from commercial pressures.