Author
Bindng
The Age of Football: Soccer and the 21st Century
Sold by Ergodebooks, an authorized reseller.
Returns accepted within 30 days | support@ergodebooks.com
Shipping Information
- Free Standard Shipping — United States only
- Processing Time: 3–5 business days
- Estimated Delivery: 6–10 business days after dispatch
- Double-boxed, fully insured & discreetly packaged
- Tracking number sent via email once dispatched
Returns & Refund
Returns accepted within 30 days of delivery.
Damaged or Defective Item
Free return shipping + replacement or full refund
Wrong Item Received
Free return shipping + replacement or full refund
Change of Mind
Return shipping at customer's expense · 25% restocking fee applies
Payment Option
A monumental exploration of soccer and society in our timeby its preeminent historian.In the twentyfirst century, soccer commands the allegiance, interest, and engagement of more people in more places than any other phenomenon in the world. David Goldblattauthor of the acclaimed, bestselling The Ball Is Roundcharts the sports global cultural ascent, economic transformation, and deep politicization.Based on a decade of research and reporting, The Age of Football sheds light on the greatest issues of our timeincluding globalization, immigration, nationalismand the role that soccer plays. From soccers connections to social discord in the Middle East as a site for protest and a tool for dictatorships to the reasons behind its surprising surge in popularity in China, India, and the United States, Goldblatt reveals that this massively popular sport is vital to understanding our social, political, and economic lives. Tracking the rise of interest in womens teams throughout the world and the controversy imbedded in the domestic football associations emerging across nations in Africa, he explores the use (and misuse) of soccer in the global advancement of equality and human rights.With breathtaking scope and unparalleled knowledge of the game, The Age of Football proves that whether you call it football or soccer, you cant make sense of the modern world without understanding its most popular sport 24 illustrations
⚠️ WARNING (California Proposition 65):
This product may contain chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm.
For more information, please visit www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.