The Road to Rio: The Cultural History and Globalisation of the World Cup 1930-2014
Abstract
Academic conference hosted by the British Library and the International Centre for Sport History and Culture De Montfort University
9.30-9.45: Introduction (Jean Williams and Jude England)
9.45-10.30: David Goldblatt "Futebol nation: A footballing History of Brazil"
10.30-11.15: Matthew Brown "The First Footballers in South America: Between Empires and Nations, 1880-1950"
11.30-12.00: Matt Taylor "Football Connected: World Cups, Contact Zones and Global Spaces"
12.00-12.30: Richard Holt "Idolising Brazil and Demonising Argentina: British Perspectives on South American Football"
12.30-13.00: Martin Polley "Football, Diplomacy and the World Cup"
14.00-14.30: John Hughson "What's it all about?': Alf Ramsey and the 1966 World Cup"
14.30-15.00: Stacey Pope "The Forgotten Fans: Women and the 1966 World Cup"
16.00-16.30: Kevin Moore "Public History, Heritage and the We Speak Football Project"
Description
Citation : Williams, J. (2014) The Road to Rio: The Cultural History and Globalisation of the World Cup 1930-2014. British Library London 23 May 2014 hosted by the British Library and the International Centre for Sport History and Culture De Montfort University
Research Group : International Centre for Sports History and Culture
Peer Reviewed : Yes
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