{"product_id":"soccer-diplomacy-heather-l-dichter-9780813179513","title":"Soccer Diplomacy: International Relations and Football Since 1914","description":"\u003cp\u003eAlthough the game of soccer is known by many names around the world-football, f偀bol, Fu ball, voetbal-the sport is a universal language. Throughout the past century, governments have used soccer to further their diplomatic aims through a range of actions including boycotts, carefully orchestrated displays at matches, and more. In turn, soccer organizations have leveraged their power over membership and tournament decisions to play a role in international relations.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn\u003ci\u003e Soccer Diplomacy\u003c\/i\u003e, an international group of experts analyzes the relationship between soccer and diplomacy. Together, they investigate topics such as the use of soccer as a tool of nation-state-based diplomacy, soccer as a non-state actor, and the relationship between soccer and diplomatic actors in subnational, national, and transnational contexts. They also examine the sport as a conduit for representation, communication, and negotiation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDrawing on a wealth of historical examples, the contributors demonstrate that governments must frequently address soccer as part of their diplomatic affairs. They argue that this single sport-more than the Olympics, other regional multisport competitions, or even any other sport-reveals much about international relations, how states attempt to influence foreign views, and regional power dynamics.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Heather L. Dichter\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 0813179513\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780813179513\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e University Press of Kentucky\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 08\/03\/2020\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 286\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.30lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.81d","brand":"Heather L. Dichter","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":43983372681471,"sku":"9780813179513","price":40.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_a8462208-6571-4f8a-8ca7-54ad50d22df3.jpg?v=1683266252","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/soccer-diplomacy-heather-l-dichter-9780813179513","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}