What we think about when we think about soccer
(Book)
Author
Published
New York, NY : Penguin Books, 2017.
ISBN
9780143132677, 0143132679
Status
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| Location | Call Number | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Downers Grove Public Library - 2nd Floor - Adult | 796.334 CRI | Being transferred between libraries |
| Eisenhower Public Library District - Stacks | 796.334 CRI | On Shelf |
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Published
New York, NY : Penguin Books, 2017.
Format
Book
Physical Desc
xix, 204 pages : illustrations ; 21 cm
Language
English
ISBN
9780143132677, 0143132679
Notes
General Note
Published simultaneously in Great Britain under title: What we think about when we think about football.
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Description
"You play soccer. You watch soccer. You live soccer You breathe soccer. But do you think about soccer? 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 philosphy 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"--,Provided by 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"--,Provided by publisher.
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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Critchley, S. (2017). What we think about when we think about soccer . Penguin Books.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Critchley, Simon, 1960-. 2017. What We Think About When We Think About Soccer. New York, NY: Penguin Books.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Critchley, Simon, 1960-. What We Think About When We Think About Soccer New York, NY: Penguin Books, 2017.
Harvard Citation (style guide)Critchley, S. (2017). What we think about when we think about soccer. New York, NY: Penguin Books.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Critchley, Simon. What We Think About When We Think About Soccer Penguin Books, 2017.
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