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Book Reviews of How Soccer Explains the World: An Unlikely Theory of Globalization

How Soccer Explains the World: An Unlikely Theory of Globalization
How Soccer Explains the World An Unlikely Theory of Globalization
Author: Franklin Foer
ISBN-13: 9780061978050
ISBN-10: 0061978051
Publication Date: 5/1/2010
Pages: 288
Edition: Reprint
Rating:
  • Currently 3.9/5 Stars.
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3.9 stars, based on 4 ratings
Publisher: Harper Perennial
Book Type: Paperback
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5 Book Reviews submitted by our Members...sorted by voted most helpful

maggiethecat avatar reviewed How Soccer Explains the World: An Unlikely Theory of Globalization on + 23 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 2
The book was just okay, which disappointed me a bit. While it was an interesting look at a game to which most Americans pay little attention, the arguments could have been made by anyone with even the slightest knowledge and understanding of international affairs.
buzzby avatar reviewed How Soccer Explains the World: An Unlikely Theory of Globalization on + 6062 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 2
The author took leave from his day job to travel around the world watching soccer matches. Of course he had to attempt to write a semi-profound book. There's some interesting stories, but tying them to globalization is a stretch.
reviewed How Soccer Explains the World: An Unlikely Theory of Globalization on + 43 more book reviews
I great read with lots of excellent examples, even for those of us who don't get soccer...lol. Overall, the book isn't as effective in explaining globalization as I would have expected, mainly b/c it doesn't 'close the loop' but overall, I enjoyed the analogies and would definitely recommend this to others.
btz3rd avatar reviewed How Soccer Explains the World: An Unlikely Theory of Globalization on
Great book. Interesting travels and stories.
knooms avatar reviewed How Soccer Explains the World: An Unlikely Theory of Globalization on + 4 more book reviews
Great book with funny anecdotes and so many interesting encounters. Highly recommend for any soccer fan!