Soccer vs. the State Tackling Football and Radical Politics

Name: Soccer vs. the State Tackling Football and Radical Politics
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ISBN: 9781604860535

ISBN-10: 1604860537

ISBN-13: 9781604860535

Edition: 2011

Authors: Gabriel Kuhn

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Citing the professionalism and commercialization that dominate the multibillion-dollar soccer industry, this fascinating study also describes the game's rebellious side--from its working-class roots and political protests from fans and players to the current resurgence within radical communities. Documenting a complete history of the sport, this perceptive work also reflects on common criticisms, including the ways that soccer ferments nationalism, serves right-wing powers, and fosters competitiveness. Acknowledging these concerns, alternative perspectives on the game and practical examples of how to achieve egalitarian matches are explored. Serving as both as an orientation for the…

Book details

List price: $20.00
Copyright year: 2011
Publisher: PM Press
Publication date: 2/24/2011
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 240
Size: 5.00" wide x 8.00" long x 0.60" tall
Weight: 0.792
Language: English

Gabriel Kuhn is a freelance writer.