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Scott, Carl-Gustaf,

African footballers in Sweden : race, immigration, and integration in the age of globalization / Carl-Gustaf Scott. - 1 online resource (313 pages)

Includes bibliographical references.

Introduction: racism and integration in contemporary Swedish football and society -- The African diaspora in the global football market: the arrival of African footballers in Sweden -- Racism in Swedish football and society -- Anti-racism and its limitations in Swedish football -- African footballers in Sweden: identity, background and performance -- African football imports in the eyes of Swedish clubs -- The African football experience in Sweden -- Racism, racialization and xenophobia: African footballers in the eyes of fans and media -- Conclusion: football, integration, and national identity.

ISBN: 9781137535092 (e-book)

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Africans--Public opinion.--Sweden
Soccer players--Public opinion.--Sweden
Immigrants--Public opinion.--Sweden
Africans--Attitudes.--Sweden
Racism in sports--Sweden.
Sports--Social aspects--Sweden.
Social integration--Sweden.

Subjects--Geographic Terms:
Sweden--Race relations.
Sweden--Emigration and immigration.
Africa--Emigration and immigration.

Index Terms--Genre/Form:
Electronic books.

LC Class. No.: DL641.A47 / S36 2015

Dewey Class. No.: 305.896/0485