Langbeschreibung
Working within the context of Zagreb, Croatia, this book offers an in-depth ethnography detailing fans' interactions with the police, club management, state authorities and other fan groups, and examining themes ranging from politics, socialization, masculinity, sexuality and violence to fan authenticity.
Inhaltsverzeichnis
Introduction: Football Fandom in the European Semi-Periphery, 1. Football Fandom and Post-Socialist Transformation in Zagreb, Croatia: a Historical Sociology, 2. Ethnography: Positionality, Approach, Methods, 3. Everyday Fandom in Zagreb, 4. Police Practices and Repression, 5. Political Ideologies and the Fan Movement, 6. Gender, Sexuality and Violence, 7. Banter, Urban-Rural Hierarchies and Political Correctness, 8. Fan Authenticity and International Networks, Conclusion: The 'New' Europe in Crisis?