Perspectives on the U.S.-Mexico Soccer Rivalry: Passion and Politics in Red, White, Blue, and Green (Global Culture and Sport Series) - Softcover

Softcover

ISBN 10: 3319857606 ISBN 13: 9783319857602

Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan, 2018

Synopsis

This edited volume considers the U.S.-Mexico soccer rivalry, which occurs against a complex geo-political, social, and economic backdrop. Multidisciplinary contributions explore how a long and complicated history between these countries has produced a unique rivalry―one in which loyalties split friends and family; fan turnout in many regions of the U.S. favors Mexico; and games are imbued with both national pride and politics. The themes of nationhood, geography, citizenship, acculturation, identity, globalization, narrative and mythology reverberate throughout this book, especially with regard to how they shape place, identity, and culture.

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About the Author

Jeffrey W. Kassing is Professor of Communication Studies at Arizona State University, USA.

Lindsey J. Meān is Associate Professor of Communication Studies at Arizona State University, USA.

From the Back Cover

This edited volume considers the U.S.-Mexico soccer rivalry, which occurs against a complex geo-political, social, and economic backdrop. Multidisciplinary contributions explore how a long and complicated history between these countries has produced a unique rivalry―one in which loyalties split friends and family; fan turnout in many regions of the U.S. favors Mexico; and games are imbued with both national pride and politics. The themes of nationhood, geography, citizenship, acculturation, identity, globalization, narrative and mythology reverberate throughout this book, especially with regard to how they shape place, identity, and culture.

Edition details

• Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 3319857606
• ISBN 13: 9783319857602
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 316
• Editor: Kassing Jeffrey W., Meān Lindsey J.