Schade – dieser Artikel ist leider ausverkauft. Sobald wir wissen, ob und wann der Artikel wieder verfügbar ist, informieren wir Sie an dieser Stelle.
  • Gebundenes Buch

Presents the story of Latin America's most popular sport. Fútbol! explains why competitors and fans alike are so fiercely dedicated to soccer throughout the region. This book illustrates that soccer has the powerful ability to forge national unity by appealing to people across traditional social boundaries. Joshua Nadel reveals that what started as a simple game played a seriously important role in the development of Latin American countries in the twentieth century.

Produktbeschreibung
Presents the story of Latin America's most popular sport. Fútbol! explains why competitors and fans alike are so fiercely dedicated to soccer throughout the region. This book illustrates that soccer has the powerful ability to forge national unity by appealing to people across traditional social boundaries. Joshua Nadel reveals that what started as a simple game played a seriously important role in the development of Latin American countries in the twentieth century.
Autorenporträt
Joshua H. Nadel is professor of history at North Carolina Central University. He is coauthor of Futbolera: A History of Women and Sports in Latin America.