{"product_id":"hate-crime-in-football-9781529227185","title":"Hate Crime in Football","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003eThis book explores the daily occurrence of hostility towards professional football players, including online threats, physical intimidation, and violence, and provides strategies to tackle racism, homophobia, transphobia, and misogyny in football. \u003c\/blockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat\u003c\/strong\u003e: Unspecified\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e: 228 pages\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublication date\u003c\/strong\u003e: 13 November 2023\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e: Bristol University Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDespite the visibility of anti-racist actions such as 'taking the knee,' rates of hate crime within football have been on the rise. This book, through a unique collection of testimonies, reveals that hostility is a daily reality for some professional football players, encompassing a spectrum of experiences from online threats to physical intimidation and violence at football matches. By bringing together a diverse range of perspectives, including leading academics, practitioners, and policy makers, this publication sheds light on the most effective approaches to combat racism, homophobia, transphobia, and misogyny in the world of football.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe prevalence of hate crime within football has been a concerning issue, despite the widespread adoption of anti-racist measures such as \"taking the knee.\" This book, through a unique collection of testimonies, showcases that hostility is a daily occurrence for some professional football players, ranging from online threats to physical intimidation and violence at football matches. By bringing together a diverse range of perspectives, including leading academics, practitioners, and policy makers, this publication aims to shed light on the most effective strategies to tackle racism, homophobia, transphobia, and misogyny in the world of football.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe rise in hate crime within football is a stark reminder of the need for concerted efforts to combat discrimination and promote inclusivity in the sport. While the visibility of anti-racist actions such as \"taking the knee\" has been a positive step, it is clear that more needs to be done to address the underlying issues that contribute to these incidents. This book serves as a valuable resource for anyone interested in understanding the challenges faced by professional football players and exploring potential solutions to tackle racism, homophobia, transphobia, and misogyny in the sport.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 500g\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimension\u003c\/strong\u003e: 161 x 242 x 19 (mm)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-13\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9781529227185\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eEdition number\u003c\/strong\u003e: Abridged ed\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Shulph Ink","offers":[{"title":"Unspecified","offer_id":44839425835258,"sku":"9781529227185","price":70.81,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0522\/4297\/2845\/products\/1701451700667_book.jpg?v=1701586197","url":"https:\/\/shulphink.com\/products\/hate-crime-in-football-9781529227185","provider":"Shulph Ink","version":"1.0","type":"link"}