{"product_id":"the-ball-is-round-a-global-history-of-soccer","title":"The Ball is Round: A Global History of Soccer","description":"The definitive book about soccer, from the author of The Games: A Global History of the Olympics.\n\nThere may be no cultural practice more global than soccer. Rites of birth and marriage are infinitely diverse, but the rules of soccer are universal. No world religion can match its geographical scope. The single greatest simultaneous human collective experience is the World Cup final.\n\nIn this extraordinary tour de force, David Goldblatt tells the full story of soccer's rise from chaotic folk ritual to the world's most popular sport-now poised to fully establish itself in the USA. Already celebrated internationally, The Ball Is Round illuminates soccer's role in the political and social histories of modern societies, but never loses sight of the beauty, joy, and excitement of the game itself.\u003cbr\u003eASIN: 1594482969\u003cbr\u003eVSKU: DBV.1594482969.G\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Good\u003cbr\u003eAuthor\/Artist:Goldblatt, David\u003cbr\u003eBinding: Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNote:\u003c\/b\u003e Any images shown are stock photographs and product may differ from what is shown.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition Notes\u003c\/b\u003e: Gently used with minimal wear on the corners and cover. A few pages may contain light highlighting or writing, but the text remains fully legible. Dust jacket may be missing, and supplemental materials like CDs or codes may not be included. May be ex-library with library markings. Ships promptly!  \u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Dream Books Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41499045134394,"sku":"DBV.1594482969.G","price":8.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/6011\/0138\/files\/1594482969-0.jpg?v=1783017589","url":"https:\/\/shop.dreambooksco.com\/products\/the-ball-is-round-a-global-history-of-soccer","provider":"Dream Books Co.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}