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Entertainment tourism, by J. M. Luo and C. F. Lam, New York, USA, Routledge, 2018, 76 pp., $54.95 (paperback), ISBN 978-1-138-06107-1

Chapter four provides a strong correlation between post-feminist literature which suggests there has been a shift in power between the sexes. Pope’s empirical data suggests female fans express changes in areas such as work, education and family life have provided women with greater power over their leisure time. Consequently, there are increasing numbers of women sports fans. Chapter five sees Pope investigate issues surrounding fandom and localism for female fans. Female fans articulated local identity to be of great importance and a sense of pride in the city was of paramount importance. She therefore challenges assumptions that female fans lack localised connections in a similar way to male fans. Pope confirms female fans see themselves as authentic fans. Chapter six explores the intersections of social class and gender through the lens of two class-specific sports, rugby union and football. Pope confirms social class differences between rugby union fans and football fans exist, despite claims that class is no longer a major source of people’s identity. She goes on to argue that sport offers a unique space whereby people knowingly choose to embed class distinctions through sporting preference. Thus, through cross-sport perceptions Pope offers new contributions to the field of sports fandom. Chapter seven examines in-depth women’s attachments as sports fans. Pope’s main finding in this chapter challenges assumptions that sport only plays an important role in the lives of male fans. Pope argues female fans are challenging their inauthentic, new consumer status, demonstrating sport is central to the lives of many women. The book provides a rich and complex examination to an area which has been largely neglected in academia – female fandom. Pope’s comprehensive exploration provides space for the female fans voice and experience, whilst simultaneously challenging the male-centric domination of sports fandom. Pope successfully offers a new approach to the study of sports fandom by analysing fans of two sports which are connected by location. This book highlights potential areas which could improve the experiences of female fans, such as facilities, which would improve the match-day experiences for some fans. Yet some fans were clear they did not wish to be identified as female fans fearing a potential backlash from male supporters. This is perhaps is indicative of women ‘doing’ their sports fandom in a male-dominated world and a heightened awareness that female specific polices could prove detrimental for female fans. Overall this book provides an extensive socio-historical exploration of female sports fans and fills a gap in the area of fan research. The book is relevant for scholars and students alike. Pope has provided ideas which it is hoped will be tested and extended and build upon this excellent piece of research.