Passion of the People? by Tony Mason
Combining social history and reportage, this book explores the place of football in the life of Argentina, Brazil and Uruguay. It examines the historical and political role of football on an international level, from colonial times to the present, up to and including the World Cup Final of 1990.
No other book has taken an overview of soccer and politics in Latin America as a wholeAcademics, politicians, fans, take note: keep it handy at every World Cup. -- Andrew Graham-Yoll * Buenos Aires Herald *
Tony Mason plays fulsome tribute to the history of South American football, and in terms of passion for the game he reveals that Argentina, Brazil and Uruguay leave the British trailing well behind. -- Alan Green * BBC Radio Sport *
Tony Mason plays fulsome tribute to the history of South American football, and in terms of passion for the game he reveals that Argentina, Brazil and Uruguay leave the British trailing well behind. -- Alan Green * BBC Radio Sport *
Tony Mason's social history of football in England, Association Football and English Society, was a pioneering work. He is the author of Sport in Britain and has edited a collection of essays, Sport in Britain: A Social History.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780860916673 |
| ISBN 10 | 0860916677 |
| Title | Passion of the People? |
| Author | Tony Mason |
| Series | Critical Studies In Latin American Culture Ser |
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| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Verso Books |
| Year published | 1995-05-17 |
| Number of pages | 196 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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