The Art of Tifo

Tifo refers to the artistic renderings that supporters at football/soccer matches perform. This book examines the history and evolution of tifos, their social significance for clubs, places, and communities, the identities and associated affiliations they discursively perform, and the explicit and implicit symbolism they contain

Autorentext

Jeffrey W. Kassing (PhD, Kent State University, USA) is Professor of Communication Studies and Co-Director of the Sport, Media and Culture Research Group in the School of Social and Behavioral Sciences at Arizona State University. His research interests include sport, media, identity, fandom, humor, and soccer. Lindsey J. Meân (PhD, University of Sheffield, UK) is Associate Professor and Co-Director of the Sport, Media and Culture Research Group in the School of Social and Behavioral Sciences at Arizona State University. Her research interests include the intersection of identities, sport, media, culture, ideology, gender, and representational practices.

Inhalt

Preface - History, Origins, and Evolution of Tifo - Football, Identity, and Fandom - Demonstrating Dedication and Performing Devotion - Memorializing, Commemorating, and Community Building - Animating Rivalries and Antagonizing Adversaries - Choreographing Politics and Illustrating Social Movements - Commodifying and Commercializing Tifo - Tifo and Modern Sport - Index.