Goal! A Cultural and Social History of Modern Football |
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| Author:
| Koller, Christian
Brandle, Fabian |
| ISBN: | 978-0-8132-2727-6 |
| Publication Date: | Aug 2015 |
| Publisher: | Catholic University of America Press
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| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | AUD $42.00 |
Book Description:
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Covers the history of the beautiful game from its origins in English public schools in the early 19th century to its current role as a crucial element of a globalized entertainment industry. The authors explain how football transformed from a sport at elite boarding schools in England to become a pastime popular with the working classes.
Covers the history of the beautiful game from its origins in English public schools in the early 19th century to its current role as a crucial element of a globalized entertainment industry. The authors explain how football transformed from a sport at elite boarding schools in England to become a pastime popular with the working classes.