How Soccer Explains the World: An Unlikely Theory of Globalization by Franklin Foer

How Soccer Explains the World: An Unlikely Theory of Globalization

Franklin Foer

272 pages first pub 2004 (editions)

nonfiction sports challenging informative slow-paced
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For the reader who craves a captivating and insightful exploration of the complexities of globalization, nationalism, and culture, Franklin Foer's How Soccer Explains the World: An Unlikely Theory of Globalization is a must-read, offering a fascinating and eye-opening journey through the world of soccer as a window into the human experience.

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Soccer is much more than a game, or even a way of life. In fact, it's a perfect window into the cross-currents of today's world, with all of its joys and sorrows. Soccer clubs don't represent geographic areas; they stand for social classes and pol...

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