Against Football
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Against Football
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Author : Steve Almond
language : en
Publisher: Melville House
Release Date : 2014-08-26
Against Football written by Steve Almond and has been published by Melville House this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-08-26 with Sports & Recreation categories.
A New York Times Best Seller “Powerful...an important read." —Publishers Weekly New York Times bestselling author Steve Almond takes on America’s biggest sacred cow: football In Against Football, Steve Almond details why, after forty years as a fan, he can no longer watch the game he still loves. Using a synthesis of memoir, reportage, and cultural critique, Almond asks a series of provocative questions: • Does our addiction to football foster a tolerance for violence, greed, racism, and homophobia? • What does it mean that our society has transmuted the intuitive physical joys of childhood—run, leap, throw, tackle—into a billion-dollar industry? • How did a sport that causes brain damage become such an important emblem for our institutions of higher learning? There has never been a book that exposes the dark underside of America’s favorite game with such searing candor.
Football Against The Enemy
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Author : Simon Kuper
language : en
Publisher: Hachette UK
Release Date : 2011-07-21
Football Against The Enemy written by Simon Kuper and has been published by Hachette UK this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011-07-21 with Sports & Recreation categories.
The classic winner of the William Hill Sports Book of the Year Award 'None matches this global examination for originality, breadth and sheer courage' MAIL ON SUNDAY 'If you like football, read it. If you don't like football, read it' THE TIMES Throughout the world, football is a potent force in the lives of billions of people. Focusing national, political and cultural identities, football is the medium through which the world's hopes and fears, passions and hatreds are expressed. Simon Kuper travelled to 22 countries from South Africa to Italy, from Russia to the USA, to examine the way football has shaped them. At the same time he tried to find out what lies behind each nation's distinctive style of play, from the carefree self-expression of the Brazilians to the anxious calculation of the Italians. During his journeys he met an extraordinary range of players, politicians and - of course - the fans themselves, all of whom revealed in their different ways the unique place football has in the life of the planet.
Football Against Enemy
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Author : Simon Kuper
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1996-05-01
Football Against Enemy written by Simon Kuper and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1996-05-01 with categories.
The Defiant
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Author : Chris Lee
language : en
Publisher: Pitch Publishing
Release Date : 2023-05-23
The Defiant written by Chris Lee and has been published by Pitch Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2023-05-23 with History categories.
The Defiant: A History of Football Against Fascism uncovers the role that footballers and fans have played in the fight against fascism and the far right. Follow the path of football activism from the turbulent 1920s to the culture wars of the 21st century. What role did footballers play in World War Two? How did a Portuguese Cup Final help bring down Western Europe's longest-running dictatorship? What impact did the football community have in bringing the atrocities of Latin America's cruelest dictators to global attention? Football historian and author Chris Lee shines a spotlight on the roles of players, fans, coaches and officials in the fight against the dictatorships of Mussolini, Hitler, Franco, Salazar and authoritarian states in Latin America, bringing us an intriguing cast of rebels, partisans, spies and activists. Featuring interviews with leading authors and academics, fans and progressive football clubs, The Defiant shows that football and politics cannot be separated and asks what the future holds.
Football Against The Enemy
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Author : Simon Kuper
language : en
Publisher: Orion Publishing Company
Release Date : 1998
Football Against The Enemy written by Simon Kuper and has been published by Orion Publishing Company this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1998 with Sports & Recreation categories.
Throughout the world football is a potent force in the lives of billions of people. Focusing on national, political and cultural identities, football is the medium through which the world's hopes and fears, passions and hatreds are expressed.
Why Football Matters
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Author : Mark Edmundson
language : en
Publisher: Penguin
Release Date : 2014-09-04
Why Football Matters written by Mark Edmundson and has been published by Penguin this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-09-04 with Sports & Recreation categories.
Acclaimed essayist Mark Edmundson reflects on his own rite of passage as a high school football player to get to larger truths about the ways America's Game shapes its men Football teaches young men self-discipline and teamwork. But football celebrates violence. Football is a showcase for athletic beauty and physical excellence. But football damages young bodies and minds, sometimes permanently. Football inspires confidence and direction. But football instills cockiness, a false sense of superiority. The athlete is a noble figure with a proud lineage. The jock is America at its worst. When Mark Edmundson’s son began to play organized football, and proved to be very good at it, Edmundson had to come to terms with just what he thought about the game. Doing so took him back to his own childhood, when as a shy, soft boy growing up in a blue-collar Boston suburb in the sixties, he went out for the high school football team. Why Football Matters is the story of what happened to Edmundson when he tried to make himself into a football player. What does it mean to be a football player? At first Edmundson was hapless on the field. He was an inept player and a bad teammate. But over time, he got over his fears and he got tougher. He learned to be a better player and came to feel a part of the team, during games but also on all sorts of escapades, not all of them savory. By playing football, Edmundson became what he and his father hoped he’d be, a tougher, stronger young man, better prepared for life. But is football-instilled toughness always a good thing? Do the character, courage, and loyalty football instills have a dark side? Football, Edmundson found, can be full of bounties. But it can also lead you into brutality and thoughtlessness. So how do you get what’s best from the game and leave the worst behind? Why Football Matters is moving, funny, vivid, and filled with the authentic anxiety and exhilaration of youth. Edmundson doesn’t regret playing football for a minute, and cherishes the experience. His triumph is to be able to see it in full, as something to celebrate, but also something to handle with care. For anyone who has ever played on a football team, is the parent of a player, or simply is reflective about its outsized influence on America, Why Football Matters is both a mirror and a lamp.
The First Crusade Against Football
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Author : The Lost Century of Sports Collection
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2016-10-01
The First Crusade Against Football written by The Lost Century of Sports Collection and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-10-01 with categories.
American football injuries and brutality from 1827 to 1898
Soccer Vs The State
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Author : Gabriel Kuhn
language : en
Publisher: Pm Press
Release Date : 2011
Soccer Vs The State written by Gabriel Kuhn and has been published by Pm Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011 with Political Science categories.
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.
Discrimination In Football
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Author : Christos Kassimeris
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2021-05-17
Discrimination In Football written by Christos Kassimeris and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-05-17 with Sports & Recreation categories.
While football does not generate discriminatory behaviour, it often replicates the very same social issues that concern any given society. Evidently, football has witnessed an alarming increase in the number of disturbing incidents on the grounds of racism, ethnocentrism, sectarianism, homophobia, and sexism. Given the variety of forms that discrimination can take, it is imperative that football addresses with effect all such anti-social phenomena in order to continue to promote notions pertaining to social inclusion, equality, and cultural diversity – all central to the game’s philosophy and overall popularity. Assessing the nature and causes of discrimination in football is key to identifying the much-needed remedies, but also because discrimination poses a serious challenge to long-established practices deeply rooted in democracy. Discrimination in Football provides a comprehensive and in-depth investigation into these key issues affecting football today. This new book will appeal to academics and students with an interest in social science, law, sport, and humanities as well as football fans and professionals in the football industry.
Lionel Messi The Maestro Of Modern Football
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Author : ChatStick Team
language : en
Publisher: ChatStick Team
Release Date : 2023-11-11
Lionel Messi The Maestro Of Modern Football written by ChatStick Team and has been published by ChatStick Team this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2023-11-11 with Biography & Autobiography categories.
🌟 "Lionel Messi: The Maestro of Modern Football" 🌟 Dive into the captivating journey of the world's most iconic footballer! ⚽ 📘 Discover: Messi's humble beginnings in Rosario 🏠 The trials and triumphs of his Barcelona odyssey 🏰 How he perfected his craft and set new standards for the sport ✨ His unparalleled contributions on and off the pitch 🏆 Riveting rivalries that defined an era 🥇 vs 🥈 The global impact of brand "Messi" 🌍💼 And the legacy that will inspire generations to come! 🌌 📚 A must-read for football enthusiasts, historians, and anyone captivated by tales of perseverance, excellence, and legacy. Journey through the life of the maestro and grasp the full magnitude of his contribution to modern soccer. 🔗 Click to immerse yourself in the symphony of Messi's legendary career! 🎼 Special Offer: For a limited time, enjoy a discounted rate! Grab your copy NOW! 🎉🎁 Become a part of the legend. Understand the maestro. ⚽👑📖