Two leading sports authorities explore the culture of soccer around the world, considering the sport as a means to better understand a society's past, present, and future.
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John Nauright, PhD, is director of the Academy of International Sport and professor of sport management at George Mason University, Fairfax, VA, and visiting professor of cultural studies at The University of the West Indies, Cave Hill, Barbados.
Charles Parrish teaches in the School of Recreation, Health, and Tourism at George Mason University, Fairfax, VA.
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Hardcover. Condizione: new. Hardcover. Two leading sports authorities explore the culture of soccer around the world, considering the sport as a means to better understand a society's past, present, and future.How popular is soccer worldwide? Here's one indicator: 3.2 billion peoplenearly half of the planet's populationtuned in to watch the 2010 World Cup on television. Soccer matches attract a gargantuan number of fans from around the globe due to the popularity of the sport itself but also because of the nationalism it inspires and the entertainment spectacle of the big games. Distinguished authors and sports authorities, Charles Parrish and John Nauright, examine how soccer impacts societies worldwide by shaping national identities, providing common ground for diplomatic issues, and forging economic and social development.This one-volume geographic guide studies the places in which soccer has a major impact, examining each region's teams, major tournaments, key players, and international performance. The authors organize the book geographically by region and country, with entries reviewing the history of the sport and cultural impact on the area. Each profile concludes with fascinating game-based statistics, such as winners of major tournaments and top goal scorers. The book covers 20 countries including England, Brazil, Egypt, the United States, Cameroon, and Korea. Two leading sports authorities explore the culture of soccer around the world, considering the sport as a means to better understand a society's past, present, and future.How popular is soccer worldwide? This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. Codice articolo 9781610693028
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