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The Ball Is Round: A Global History of Soccer

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Publisher Comments:

The definitive book about soccer. With a new foreword for the American edition.

There may be no cultural practice more global than soccer. Rites of birth and marriage are infinitely diverse, but the rules of soccer are universal. No world religion can match its geographical scope. The single greatest simultaneous human collective experience is the World Cup final.

In this extraordinary tour de force, David Goldblatt tells the full story of soccer's rise from chaotic folk ritual to the world's most popular sport-now poised to fully establish itself in the USA. Already celebrated internationally, The Ball Is Round illuminates soccer's role in the political and social histories of modern societies, but never loses sight of the beauty, joy, and excitement of the game itself.

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At nearly 1000 pages, this global history of the sport of soccer is determined to be as comprehensive as possible. Goldblatt, an English writer who has previously published World Football Yearbook, traces the history of soccer from its ritualistic past into its current incarnation as an international phenomenon. Combining statistics and development of this sport with dozens of witty anecdotes, this book should interest anyone who has ever kicked a black-and-white ball into a net. Annotation ©2008 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
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About the Author

David Goldblatt is the writer/compiler of Dorling Kindersley's World Football Yearbook. Born in London in 1965, he now lives in Bristol, England.
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Product Details

ISBN:
9781594482960
Author:
Goldblatt, David
Publisher:
Riverhead Books
Subject:
Soccer
Subject:
History
Subject:
Soccer -- History.
Subject:
Soccer players - History
Subject:
Sports and Fitness-Soccer
Copyright:
2008
Edition Description:
Paperback / softback
Publication Date:
20080131
Binding:
TRADE PAPER
Grade Level:
from 12
Language:
English
Illustrations:
Y
Pages:
992
Dimensions:
9.01x6.00x1.60 in. 2.31 lbs.
Age Level:
from 18
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