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Soccer vs. the State: Tackling Football and Radical Politics
by Kuhn, Gabriel
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- Paperback
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- ISBN 10
- 1604860537
- ISBN 13
- 9781604860535
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PM Press, 2011-02-24. Paperback. New. 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 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 by numerous individuals, teams, and communities. This book not only traces this history, but also reflects on common criticisms: soccer ferments nationalism, serves right-wing powers, fosters competitiveness. Acknowledging these concerns, alternative perspectives on the game are explored, down to 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 television sets and big stadiums, bringing it to back alleys and muddy pastures.
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- Bookseller
- Earthlight Books (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- SKU1002376
- Title
- Soccer vs. the State: Tackling Football and Radical Politics
- Author
- Kuhn, Gabriel
- Format/Binding
- Paperback
- Book Condition
- New
- Quantity Available
- 2
- ISBN 10
- 1604860537
- ISBN 13
- 9781604860535
- Publisher
- PM Press
- Place of Publication
- Oakland
- Date Published
- 2011-02-24
- X weight
- 13 oz
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We are a family owned and operated full-service bookstore with a storefront located in Walla Walla, Washington and our online warehouse located in Olympia, Washington. Since 1973 we have been filling the literary needs of this wonderful community in the Walla Walla Valley. Over the past 48 years our shop here has become a staple of this vibrant local economy, a beautiful downtown scene and an informed intelligentsia. We sell books through our storefront, our website, and a book-mobile that travels to festivals and fairs.
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