Futbol (Hardcover, New)

This insightful compilation offers interdisciplinary views on soccer among Latinos. In contrast with its relative lack of popularity in the United States, elsewhere, professional soccer is a hugely popular sport whose key players rival movie stars in popularity and influence. For many Latinos, especially those who emigrated to the United States, it is the game of choice. While Latino players are still not a major force in U.S. soccer, Latino fans certainly are, comprising, by one estimate, 45 percent of Major League Soccer attendees. Seeking to explain the allure and the influence of soccer among Latinos, particularly those living in the United States, Futbol offers a collection of essays that treat the game from a wide variety of perspectives. These essays-including reminiscences and impressionistic assessments-touch on topics as diverse as politics, religion, sociology, marketing, athletics, and gender relations as they attempt to contextualize soccer in the Latino community. An introduction by Ilan Stavans Contributions from an outstanding gallery of writers

General

Imprint:	Greenwood Press
Country of origin:	United States
Series:	The Ilan Stavans Library of Latino Civilization
Release date:	September 2011
First published:	September 2011
Editors:	Ilan Stavans
Dimensions:	235 x 156 x 15mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover - Cloth over boards
Pages:	105
Edition:	New
ISBN-13:	978-0-313-37515-6
Categories:	Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Ethnic studies > General Books > Sport & Leisure > Sports & outdoor recreation > Ball games > Football (Soccer, Association football) > General
LSN:	0-313-37515-1
Barcode:	9780313375156

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