Chris Bolsmann (Sociology, Aston University) on the successful 2010 World Cup in South Africa. Topics covered include experiences at stadiums; FIFA‘s Disney-fied World Cup; Pan-Africanism and African teams; and the economic and political impact of the tournament.
More World Cup Thoughts Online:
- ‘After the Final’ with Karabo Mathang and Sindi Mabizela (audio)
- Laurent Dubois and Achille Mbembe on ‘The People’s Game’ (audio)
- African Soccerscapes by Peter Alegi (book)
- Dr. Bolsmann’s World Cup blog at Harvard Business Review
- Footballiscominghome (blog)
- Feel it! Reflections on SA 2010 (blog)
- Chronicle of SA 2010 for Latin Americans (blog in Spanish)