Offside: Soccer and American Exceptionalism

(Part of the Princeton Studies in Cultural Sociology Series)

by Andrei S. Markovits and Steven L. Hellerman

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Soccer is the world's favorite pastime, a passion for billions around the globe. In the United States, however, the sport is a distant also-ran behind football, baseball, basketball, and hockey. Why is America an exception? And why, despite America's leading role in popular culture, does most of the world ignore American sports in return? Offside is the first book to explain these peculiarities, taking us on a thoughtful and engaging tour...

Format:Paperback

Language:English

ISBN:069107447X

ISBN13:9780691074474

Release Date:May 2001

Publisher:Princeton University Press

Length:384 Pages

Weight:1.20 lbs.

Dimensions:0.8" x 6.1" x 9.2"

Related Subjects

Politics & Social Sciences Soccer Social Science Social Sciences Sports & Outdoors Sports & Recreation

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