Bøker i Popular Cultural Studies-serien

This work examines the game of football, asking what makes it so popular, and examining the diversity of its players, supporters and institutions throughout the world. It also investigates how the game reinforces or overcomes social differences, and looks at subcultures like football hooliganism.

As part of the "Popular Culture in the City" series, this volume examines cultural production and consumption in the post-industrial city. Topics covered include the interchangeable roles of the producer, consumer and cultural intermediary, and the city as a site of ethical consumption.