England and the 1966 World Cup by John Hughson

England and the 1966 World Cup by John Hughson

England and the 1966 World Cup presents a cultural analysis of what is considered a key 'moment of modernity' in the nation's post-war history. Regarded as having an importance beyond its primary sporting purpose, the World Cup in England is examined within the complexity of the cultural, social and political changes that characterised the mid-1960s. Yet, although addressing the importance of non-sport related connections, the book maintains a focus on football, discussing it as a 'cultural form' and presenting an original perspective on the aesthetic accomplishment in football tactics by England's manager, Alf Ramsey. The study considers the World Cup in relation to the cup tradition, England as the World Cup host nation, the England squad and masculinity, the modernism of England's manager Alf Ramsey, design and commercial aspects of the World Cup, a critical engagement within existing academic accounts, and an examination of how England's victory has been remembered and commemorated. -- .

John Hughson is Professor of Sport and Cultural Studies at the University of Central Lancashire

SKU	Nicht verfügbar
ISBN 13	9780719096167
ISBN 10	0719096162
Titel	England and the 1966 World Cup
Autor	John Hughson
Buchzustand	Nicht verfügbar
Bindungsart	Paperback
Verlag	Manchester University Press
Erscheinungsjahr	2016-06-21
Seitenanzahl	216
Preise	Short-listed for Shortlisted for the Lord Aberdare Literary Prize 2017 2017 (UK)
Hinweis auf dem Einband	Die Abbildung des Buches dient nur Illustrationszwecken, die tatsächliche Bindung, das Cover und die Auflage können sich davon unterscheiden.