{"product_id":"a-peoples-history-of-football-9780745346861","title":"A People's History of Football","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eA People's History of Football explores how the beautiful game has been a powerful instrument of emancipation for workers, feminists, anti-colonialist activists, young people, and protesters around the world, countering the clichés about football fans and diving into football countercultures born after the Second World War. \u003c\/blockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat\u003c\/strong\u003e: Paperback \/ softback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e: 480 pages\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublication date\u003c\/strong\u003e: 20 October 2023\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e: Pluto Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA captivating exploration of the game's historical significance, Shaka Hislop Correia takes readers on a global journey to examine how football has wielded the power to shape political landscapes and even bring down governments. Dave Zirin, in his endorsement, calls it an essential read for football enthusiasts across the globe. Juliet Jacques emphasizes that football extends far beyond the realm of billionaire owners and astronomical transfer fees, revealing a captivating narrative that stands unparalleled in the world of sports.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSpanning from England, France, and Germany to Palestine, South Africa, and Brazil, A People's History of Football unveils the profound impact that the beautiful game has had on the lives of workers, feminists, anti-colonialist activists, young people, and protesters worldwide.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCountering the prevailing stereotypes about football fans, Mickaël Correia delves into the vibrant football countercultures that emerged after the Second World War, encompassing English hooligans and the ultras who played a pivotal role in the Arab Spring. The book also explores chapters on anti-fascism, the women's game, and the growing trend of community-owned clubs, serving as a reminder that football possesses the potential to be a formidable force for social and political change, both benevolent and subversive.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 510g\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimension\u003c\/strong\u003e: 215 x 140 x 38 (mm)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-13\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9780745346861\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mickael Correia","offers":[{"title":"Paperback \/ softback","offer_id":44668112830714,"sku":"9780745346861","price":13.14,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0522\/4297\/2845\/products\/1697821382995_book.jpg?v=1697969316","url":"https:\/\/shulphink.com\/products\/a-peoples-history-of-football-9780745346861","provider":"Shulph Ink","version":"1.0","type":"link"}