Soccer in South Asia
Download or Read eBook Soccer in South Asia PDF written by Paul Dimeo and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2013-10-23 with total page 206 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle.
| Author | : Paul Dimeo |
| Publisher | : Routledge |
| Total Pages | : 206 |
| Release | : 2013-10-23 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9781135276508 |
| ISBN-13 | : 1135276501 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (08 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Soccer in South Asia by : Paul Dimeo
Book excerpt: The place of football in the colonial and post-colonial past is explored and both British and Portuguese influences on the development of the game are considered. Contemporary issues such as the impact of the professional league in India and the role of UK Asians in the organization of the Indian game are considered. Future scenarios are explored and models for progression and problems facing the sport in south Asia are outlined.
