The Beautiful Game?: Searching for the Soul of Football - Brossura

Conn, David

Brossura

ISBN 10: 0224064363 ISBN 13: 9780224064361

Casa editrice: Yellow Jersey, 2005

Riassunto

Football is at the heart of British culture – yet never has it been in greater turmoil.

Once, football stood for passion, community, honour, even beauty. The game is in danger of losing its lifeblood - and its soul.

In The Beautiful Game? David Conn, the game's most respected investigative journalist, sets out on a journey through the heart of our national game, exploring how the sport has failed - and who is to blame. This is a book for those who keep the faith, who believe that the sport itself, stripped of the greed and self-interest blighting its organisation, still has values, and can still be beautiful.

‘For a fascinating insight into the causes, and the creators, of the game's ills this is a superbly told tale’ Independent

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Recensione:

"This is a quite magnificent book...with a splendid eye for important detail and a determination to ask difficult questions, Conn reminds us of what is important- Conn's greatest feat in a book that is well researched and written with searing honesty is to show the game's magnificent resilience" (David Wash Sunday Times)

"For a fascinating insight into the causes, and the creators, of the game's ills this is a superbly told tale" (Peter Corrigan Independent)

"An important book" (The Times)

"Should be read by anyone who really cares about football" (James Lawton Independent)

"This is a must-read for all who love football" (Delia Smith)

Descrizione del libro:

A powerful, passionate exploration of a game in turmoil.

Su questa edizione

• Editore: Yellow Jersey
• Data di pubblicazione: 2005
• ISBN 10: 0224064363
• ISBN 13: 9780224064361
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero di pagine: 448