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Format: Paperback
Description
“An eccentric, fascinating exposé of a world most of us know nothing about. . . . Bristles with anecdotes that are almost impossible to believe.” —New York Times Book Review“Terrific. . . . A travelogue full of important insights into both cultural change and persistence. . . . Foer’s soccer odyssey lends weight to the argument that a humane world order is possible.” — Washington Post Book WorldA groundbreaking work—named one of the five most influential sports books of the decade by Sports Illustrated—How Soccer Explains the World is a unique and brilliantly illuminating look at soccer, the world’s most popular sport, as a lens through which to view the pressing issues of our age, from the clash of civilizations to the global economy.From Brazil to Bosnia, and Italy to Iran, this is an eye-opening chronicle of how a beautiful sport and its fanatical followers can highlight the fault lines of a society, whether it’s terrorism, poverty, anti-Semitism, or radical Islam—issues that now have an impact on all of us. Filled with blazing intelligence, colorful characters, wry humor, and an equal passion for soccer and humanity, How Soccer Explains the World is an utterly original book that makes sense of our troubled times. Read more
Publisher : Harper Perennial; Reprint edition (May 11, 2010)
Language : English
Paperback : 288 pages
ISBN-10 : 0061978051
ISBN-13 : 50
Item Weight : 2.31 pounds
Dimensions : 5 x 0.72 x 8 inches
Best Sellers Rank: #66,095 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #19 in Sociology of Sports (Books) #75 in Soccer (Books) #117 in Sports History (Books)
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