{"product_id":"football-soccer-in-africa-origins-contributions-and-contradictions-9783030948658","title":"Football (Soccer) in Africa: Origins, Contributions, and Contradictions","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003eThis book provides an analysis of the history, origins, and development of football in Africa, focusing on the three major foreign languages and powers that have governed the continent: English, French, and Arabic. It examines the history, development, management, and mismanagement of football by bureaucrats at the political level and various football federations. \u003c\/blockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat\u003c\/strong\u003e: Hardback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e: 314 pages\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublication date\u003c\/strong\u003e: 27 April 2022\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e: Springer Nature Switzerland AG\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis comprehensive volume delves into the rich tapestry of football's history, origins, and development across Africa. It presents an edited collection of essays that explore and analyze the sport in nine African countries, namely Cameroon, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Egypt, Ghana, Kenya, Nigeria, Senegal, South Africa, and Uganda. The deliberate choice of these countries underscores the significant influence exerted by three major foreign languages and powers—English, French, and Arabic—over the continent. By employing a comparative methodology, readers are invited to identify both similarities and differences in the evolution of football across Africa. This approach sheds light on the enduring reliance and dominance of Europeans on the African continent, particularly through the lens of football, a significant artifact of European colonialism. Contributors to this volume delve into the intricate details of the game's historical development, management, and governance, examining the roles played by politicians and various football federations across the continent. Through their insightful analysis, they shed light on the challenges, triumphs, and complexities associated with the growth and promotion of football in Africa. This volume serves as a valuable resource for scholars, researchers, and enthusiasts alike, providing a comprehensive and insightful perspective on the multifaceted world of football in Africa.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 565g\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimension\u003c\/strong\u003e: 210 x 148 (mm)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-13\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9783030948658\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eEdition number\u003c\/strong\u003e: 1st ed. 2022\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Shulph Ink","offers":[{"title":"Hardback","offer_id":44102983483642,"sku":"9783030948658","price":108.28,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0522\/4297\/2845\/products\/noImage_1_d49d2c80-93af-4e21-8f1e-5e576382d583.jpg?v=1668084344","url":"https:\/\/shulphink.com\/products\/football-soccer-in-africa-origins-contributions-and-contradictions-9783030948658","provider":"Shulph Ink","version":"1.0","type":"link"}