{"title":"Geoff Pearson","description":"\u003cp\u003eGeoff Pearson’s work offers insightful explorations into social and cultural phenomena, often through the lens of ethnography. His writing delves deeply into the behaviours and communities that shape everyday life, providing a thoughtful approach to understanding human interactions and identity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReaders can expect well-researched, accessible studies that bridge academic rigour with engaging narrative. His books are particularly suitable for those interested in education, social sciences, and the nuances of communal experiences.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"an-ethnography-of-english-football-fans-by-geoff-pearson-9780719095405","title":"An ethnography of English football fans","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAn Ethnography of English Football Fans\u003c\/em\u003e, available in paperback due to popular demand, is an ethnographic account of English football fans, based upon sixteen years of participant observation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe author identifies a distinct sub-culture of supporters - the 'carnival fan' - who dominated the travelling support of the three teams observed: Manchester United, Blackpool and the England national team.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis accessible account follows these groups at home and abroad, describing their interpretations, motivations, and behaviour, and challenging several myths about 'hooliganism' and crowd control.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe text will be valuable to anyone studying, researching, or interested in ethnographic modes of enquiry or the behaviour of football fans. It will be particularly useful for those involved in the academic disciplines of policing, criminal justice, sociology, criminology, sports studies, and research methods.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMoreover, it makes recommendations for the management of football crowds, offering practical insights to practitioners involved in policing, crowd control, and event management.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47595676795116,"sku":"9780719095405","price":49.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9780719095405-an-ethnography-of-english-football-fans.jpg?v=1777900910"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/geoff-pearson.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}