UID:
edocfu_9959695699902883
Format:
1 online resource (xxx, 313 pages) :
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digital, PDF file(s).
ISBN:
1-107-42396-1
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1-139-04704-3
Uniform Title:
Cambridge companions online.
Content:
Football is the world's most popular sport. It is a cultural phenomenon and a global media spectacle. For its billions of fans, it serves as a common language. But where does its enduring popularity come from? Featuring essays from prominent experts in the field, scholars and journalists, this Companion covers ground seldom attempted in a single volume about football. It examines the game's oft-disputed roots and traces its development through Europe, South America and Africa, analysing whether resistance to the game is finally beginning to erode in China, India and the United States. It dissects the cult of the manager and how David Beckham redefined sporting celebrity. It investigates the game's followers, reporters and writers, as well as its most zealous money makers and powerful administrators. A valuable resource for students, scholars and general readers, The Cambridge Companion to Football is a true and faithful companion for anyone fascinated by the people's game.
Note:
Title from publisher's bibliographic system (viewed on 09 Nov 2015).
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'And did those feet ... ' : introduction /
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Kicking off : the origins of association football /
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The game-changers : Billy Meredith /
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Uruguay : the first world power /
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The game-changers : Henri Delaunay /
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Austria and Hungary : the Danubian school /
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The game-changers : Alfredo Di Stéfano --
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Italy : football as politics : Mussolini to Berlusconi /
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The game-changers : Pelé /
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Brazil : rhythm and grooves /
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The game-changers : Diego Maradona /
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Africa : towards global football citizenship? /
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The game-changers : Eusébio --
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Money, money, money : the English Premier League /
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The game-changers : Didier Drogba /
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The Boss : a very British convention /
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The game-changers : Sir Alex Ferguson /
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David Beckham and the celebrity phenomenon /
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The game-changers : George Best /
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Football and feminism /
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The game-changers : Mia Hamm /
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Fans : consumers, hooligans and activists /
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The game-changers : Franz Beckenbauer /
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Sheepskin coats and nannygoats : the view from the pressbox /
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The game-changers : Havelange, Blatter and Platini : the ruling class /
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Brought to book : football and literature /
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The game-changers : Johan Cruyff /
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The game-changers : José Mourinho /
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Where next? Football's new frontiers /
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The game-changers : Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo /
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English
Additional Edition:
ISBN 1-107-61369-8
Additional Edition:
ISBN 1-107-01484-0
Language:
English
