The Ball is Round : A Global History of Football
(Author) David GoldblattThe definitive book about football. There may be no cultural practice more global than soccer. Rites of birth and marriage are infinitely diverse, but the rules of football are universal. No world religion can match its geographical scope. The single greatest simultaneous human collective experience is the World Cup final. In this extraordinary tour de force, David Goldblatt tells the full story of football's rise from chaotic folk ritual to the world's most popular sport-now poised to fully establish itself in the USA. Already celebrated internationally, The Ball Is Round illuminates football's role in the political and social histories of modern societies, but never loses sight of the beauty, joy, and excitement of the game itself.
David Goldblatt
David Goldblatt was a South African photographer known for his poignant documentation of apartheid in his country. His most famous work, "On the Mines," captured the harsh realities of mining life. Goldblatt's stark and honest style shed light on social injustice and human suffering, leaving a lasting impact on the world of photography.
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