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The Ball is Round: A Global History of Football
Paperback / softback
Main Details
Title |
The Ball is Round: A Global History of Football
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Authors and Contributors |
By (author) David Goldblatt
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Physical Properties |
Format:Paperback / softback | Pages:992 | Dimensions(mm): Height 234,Width 153 |
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Category/Genre | History of specific subjects Soccer (football) |
ISBN/Barcode |
9780141015828
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Classifications | Dewey:796.33409 |
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Publishing Details |
Publisher |
Penguin Books Ltd
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Imprint |
Penguin Books Ltd
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Publication Date |
30 August 2007 |
Publication Country |
United Kingdom
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Description
'Just possibly the most erudite football book ever, yet also a very good read. Goldblatt doesn't just understand the social context of the game around the world; he also has a nose for the best stories. This book is a mindboggling achievement' Simon Kuper, author of Football Against the Enemy A definitive history of global football.
Author Biography
David Goldblatt was born in 1965 and inherited, for his sins, Tottenham Hotspurs from his father. His books include Social Theory and the Environment, Global Transformations and the World Football Yearbook. He currently lives in Bristol, the Bermuda triangle of football prowess, where he spreads his affections amongst Spurs, Bristol Rovers and Bristol City.
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