War Minus the Shooting by Mike Marqusee

War Minus the Shooting by Mike Marqusee

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Summary

Combining personal reflection and social observation, this work paints a complex portrait of a sub-continent in ferment, set against the backdrop of the 1996 cricket World Cup, the most extravagant and controversial event in the long history of the game.

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War Minus the Shooting by Mike Marqusee

Combining personal reflection and social observation, this work paints a complex portrait of a sub-continent in ferment, set against the backdrop of the 1996 cricket World Cup, the most extravagant and controversial event in the long history of the game. The book delves into the dilemmas that dog modern cricket - ball-tampering, biased umpires, media moguls and sponsors, race and national identity, gambling syndicates, and much more.
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ISBN 13 9780434003815
ISBN 10 0434003816
Title War Minus the Shooting
Author Mike Marqusee
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Hardback
Publisher Cornerstone
Year published 1996-11-04
Number of pages 175
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.