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Zcalo Public Squares 10 Best Books We Read This Year, 2014How the game of soccer became a part of everyday life and national identity in Latin AmericaDiscover the dreams, passions, and rivalries that are at stake in Latin Americas most popular sport. Ftbol! explains why competitors and fans alike are so fiercely dedicated to soccer throughout the region.From its origins in British boarding schools in the late 1800s, soccer spread across the globe to become a part of everyday life in Latin Americaand part of the regions most compelling national narratives. This book illustrates that soccer has the powerful ability to forge national unity by appealing to people across traditional social boundaries. In fact, author Joshua Nadel reveals that what started as a simple game played an important role in the development of Latin American countries in the twentieth century. Examining the impact of the sport in Argentina, Honduras, Brazil, Uruguay, Paraguay, Chile, and Mexico, Nadel addresses how soccer affects politics, the media, race relations, and gender stereotypes.With inspiring personal stories and a sweeping historical backdrop, Ftbol! shows that soccer continues to be tied to regional identity throughout Central and South America today. People live for itand sometimes kill for it. It is a source of hope and a reason for suicide. It is a way out of poverty for a select few and an intangible escape for millions more. As soccer gains greater worldwide attention today, this book serves as an indispensable guide for understanding soccers especially vital importance in Latin America.
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