{"product_id":"soccer-diplomacy-international-relations-and-football-since-1914-9780813179513","title":"Soccer Diplomacy: International Relations and Football Since 1914","description":"\u003cp\u003e • Author(s): Heather L. Dichter\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher: University Press of Kentucky\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher Imprint: University Press of Kentucky\u003cbr\u003e • BISAC: International Relations - Diplomacy\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAlthough the game of soccer is known by many names around the world-football, fútbol, 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","brand":"Atlantic Books","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":46418698403991,"sku":"9780813179513","price":4481.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0666\/3471\/1191\/files\/9780813179513.webp?v=1769071809","url":"https:\/\/atlanticbooks.com\/products\/soccer-diplomacy-international-relations-and-football-since-1914-9780813179513","provider":"Atlantic Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}