Book Reviews
Football as soft power: English football and British appeasement policy in...
Drawing on wide-ranging archival research, International Football as Cultural Diplomacy: Britain Versus the Dictators in the 1930s by Peter J. Beck (Routledge) examines the cultural diplomatic role played by British football in international affairs, British foreign policy, and international football during the 1930s. Kristian Gerner’s knowledgeable review hails Beck’s efforts to demonstrate the failure of Britain’s pre-war politics of appeasement, while also underlining that Beck’s book is really a book about soccer and a good read for football aficionados.
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Call for Papers | “Exploring Sustainability, Digitalization, and their Interplay in Sport Management”, Special Issue of European Sport Management Quarterly | Call ends September...
This special issue aims to address the interplay of sustainability and digitalization in sport management. Submissions may focus primarily on sustainability or digitalization but should demonstrate a meaningful connection to the other transformation. For instance, studies addressing sustainability might examine how digital technologies can enhance environmental strategies or social inclusion. Similarly, research on digitalization could explore how such advancements align with or support sustainability goals.
Call for Papers | “Place Branding and Brand Management for Sustainable Creative Cities”, Special Issue of Sustainability | Call ends January 31, 2026
Place branding is a field of study that continues to grow, characterized by its transdisciplinary approach. Therefore, place branding must be examined through our understanding of the existing relationships among various stakeholders involved in the social, political, and economic life of a territory. This Special Issue aims to collect original research in the area of place branding and brand management that will provide a comprehensive understanding of the complexities faced by cities in the current twenty-first century.
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