Date of Award

Spring 5-5-2017

Degree Type

Thesis

Department

Anthropology

Director of Thesis

Bob Heere

First Reader

Ed Munn Sanchez

Abstract

This thesis analyses the role of soccer in the post-colonial relationship between Brazil and Portugal. It begins by discussing the history of the two countries, in particular the discovery and colonization of Brazil by Portugal. It then examines notable Brazilian-born Portuguese players, and then analyzes Brazilian player transfers to Portugal in the 2011- 12 season. It concludes by discussing the wider impact of the results, and the effect of globalization on the modern-day soccer world.

First Page

1

Last Page

70

Rights

© 2017, Hunter Johnson

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