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Soccer Vs. the State : Tackling Football and Radical Politics, Paperback by K...
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Item specifics
- Condition
- ISBN
- 9781629635729
- Book Title
- Soccer Vs. the State : Tackling Football and Radical Politics
- Publisher
- PM Press
- Item Length
- 9 in
- Edition
- 2
- Publication Year
- 2019
- Format
- Trade Paperback
- Language
- English
- Item Height
- 0.9 in
- Features
- Revised
- Genre
- Political Science, Sports & Recreation
- Topic
- Soccer, General, Political Process / Political Advocacy, Sociology of Sports
- Item Weight
- 12.3 Oz
- Item Width
- 6 in
- Number of Pages
- 296 Pages
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Product Identifiers
Publisher
PM Press
ISBN-10
1629635723
ISBN-13
9781629635729
eBay Product ID (ePID)
248464994
Product Key Features
Edition
2
Book Title
Soccer Vs. the State : Tackling Football and Radical Politics
Number of Pages
296 Pages
Language
English
Topic
Soccer, General, Political Process / Political Advocacy, Sociology of Sports
Publication Year
2019
Features
Revised
Genre
Political Science, Sports & Recreation
Format
Trade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height
0.9 in
Item Weight
12.3 Oz
Item Length
9 in
Item Width
6 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Trade
LCCN
2018-931524
Dewey Edition
23
Reviews
"Kuhn is impressive in his global and historical scope, and in acknowledging gender and sexuality questions as well as those of class and race, as he looks at issues ranging from the exploitation of African players to the way the World Cup has been abused politically." --Tom Davies, When Saturday Comes, "Gabriel Kuhn has written the programme notes for the most important match of all, The People's Game vs. Modern Football." --Mark Perryman, cofounder of Philosophy Football, "Both the politics and the prose of Soccer vs. the State are clear. The view is internationalist, and the breadth of subjects covered makes the book useful for both football fans and activists." --Daniel Widener, Radical History Review, "[A] wondrous reminder of all the times and ways and places where football has slipped its chains and offers what it always promised: new solidarities and identities, a site of resistance, a celebration of spontaneity and play." --David Goldblatt, author of The Ball Is Round: A Global History of Soccer, "A timely and entertaining read on the history and development of the 'beautiful game'" --Andy Hedgecock, online review, https://morningstaronline.co.uk/, "There is no sport that reflects the place where sports and politics collide quite like soccer. Athlete-activist Gabriel Kuhn has captured that by going to a place where other sports writers fear to tread. Here is the book that will tell you how soccer explains the world while offering means to improve it." --Dave Zirin, author of Bad Sports: How Owners Are Ruining the Games We Love, "Gabriel Kuhn's Soccer vs. the State is a wondrous reminder of all the times and ways and places where football has slipped its chains and offers what it always promised: new solidarities and identities, a site of resistance, a celebration of spontaneity and play." --David Goldblatt, author of The Ball Is Round and The Game of Our Lives "There is no sport that reflects the place where sports and politics collide quite like soccer. Athlete-activist Gabriel Kuhn has captured that by going to a place where other sports writers fear to tread. Here is the book that will tell you how soccer explains the world while offering means to improve it." --Dave Zirin, author of Game Over and Brazil's Dance with the Devil "Gabriel Kuhn has written the programme notes for the most important match of all, The People's Game vs. Modern Football." --Mark Perryman, cofounder of Philosophy Football "Kuhn is impressive in his global and historical scope, and in acknowledging gender and sexuality questions as well as those of class and race, as he looks at issues ranging from the exploitation of African players to the way the World Cup has been abused politically." --Tom Davies, When Saturday Comes "Both the politics and the prose of Soccer vs. the State are clear. The view is internationalist, and the breadth of subjects covered makes the book useful for both football fans and activists." --Daniel Widener, Radical History Review
Dewey Decimal
796.334
Edition Description
Revised edition
Synopsis
The global image of the multi-billion dollar soccer industry is one of professionalism and commercialization. Yet the game retains a rebellious side, maybe more so than any other sport co-opted by money-makers and corrupt politicians. From its roots in working-class England to political protests by players and fans, and a current radical soccer underground, the notion of football as the "people's game" has been kept alive. This book not only traces this history, but also reflects on common criticisms: that soccer ferments nationalism, serves right-wing powers, and fosters competitiveness. Soccer vs. the State serves both as an orientation for the politically conscious football supporter and an inspiration for those who wish to return the game played on televisions and in stadiums to alleyways and muddy pastures.This second edition has been expanded to cover events of recent years, including the involvement of soccer fans in the Middle Eastern uprisings of 2011-2013, the FIFA scandal of 2015, and the 2017 strike by the Danish women's team., From its working-class roots to commercialisation and resistance to it - this is football history for the politically conscious fan. Football is a multi-billion pound industry. Professionalism and commercialisation dominate its global image. Yet the game retains a rebellious side, maybe more so than any other sport co-opted by money-makers and corrupt politicians. Soccer vs. The State traces its amazing history., Soccer has turned into a multi-billion-dollar industry. Professionalism and commercialization dominate its global image. Yet the game retains a rebellious side, maybe more so than any other sport co-opted by moneymakers and corrupt politicians. From its roots in working-class England to political protests by players and fans, and a current radical soccer underground, the notion of football as the "people's game" has been kept alive by numerous individuals, teams, and communities. This book not only traces this history but also reflects on common criticisms--that soccer ferments nationalism, serves right-wing powers, and fosters competitiveness--exploring alternative perspectives and practical examples of egalitarian DIY soccer. Soccer vs. the State serves both as an orientation for the politically conscious football supporter and as an inspiration for those who try to pursue the love of the game away from televisions and big stadiums, bringing it to back alleys and muddy pastures. This second edition has been expanded to cover events of recent years, including the involvement of soccer fans in the Middle Eastern uprisings of 2011-2013, the FIFA scandal of 2015, and the 2017 strike by the Danish women's team.
LC Classification Number
GV943.9.P65
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