What We Think about When We Think about Soccer Contributor(s): Critchley, Simon (Author), Gerrard, Liam (Narrated by) |
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ISBN: 1977302378 ISBN-13: 9781977302373 Publisher: Tantor Audio
WE WILL NOT BE UNDERSOLD! Click here for our low price guarantee Binding Type: Compact Disc - See All Available Formats & Editions Published: January 2018 * Out of Print * |
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BISAC Categories: - Sports & Recreation | Soccer - Sports & Recreation | Essays - Philosophy | Essays |
Physical Information: 1" H x 6.4" W x 5.4" L (0.20 lbs) |
Features: Price on Product, Unabridged |
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Publisher Description: Soccer is the world's most popular sport, inspiring the absolute devotion of countless fans around the globe. But what is it about soccer that makes it so compelling to watch, discuss, and think about? Is it what it says about class, race, or gender? Is it our national, regional, or tribal identities? Simon Critchley thinks it's all of these and more. In his new book, he explains what soccer can tell us about each, and how each informs the way we interpret the game, all while building a new system of aesthetics, or even poetics, that we can use to watch the beautiful game. Critchley has made a career out of bringing philosophy to the people through popular subjects, and in What We Think About When We Think About Soccer he uses his considerable philosophical acumen to examine the sport that has captured the hearts and minds of millions. |
Contributor Bio(s): Critchley, Simon: - Simon Critchley is Hans Jonas Professor at the New School for Social Research. His books include Very Little . . . Almost Nothing, Infinitely Demanding, The Book of Dead Philosophers, and The Faith of the Faithless.Gerrard, Liam: - Liam Gerrard is an award-winning voice artist with over ten years of experience working in every field of the voice industry, as well as a highly acclaimed stage and screen actor. A 2017 Audie Award nominee, he has narrated over thirty audiobooks in a wide range of genres and styles. |
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