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Soccer vs. the State: Tackling Football and Radical Politics
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Soccer vs. the State: Tackling Football and Radical Politics Paperback - 2011

by Gabriel Kuhn


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Citing the professionalism and commercialization that dominate the multibillion-dollar soccer industry, this fascinating study also describes the game's rebellious side--from its working-class roots and political protests from fans and players to the current resurgence within radical communities. Documenting a complete history of the sport, this perceptive work also reflects on common criticisms, including the ways that soccer ferments nationalism, serves right-wing powers, and fosters competitiveness. Acknowledging these concerns, alternative perspectives on the game and practical examples of how to achieve egalitarian matches are explored. Serving as both as an orientation for the politically conscious football supporter and as an inspiration for those who try to pursue the love of the game away from television sets and big stadiums, this thoughtful examination reclaims the notion of soccer as "the people's game."

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  • Title Soccer vs. the State: Tackling Football and Radical Politics
  • Author Gabriel Kuhn
  • Binding Paperback
  • Edition First Edition
  • Pages 240
  • Volumes 1
  • Language ENG
  • Publisher PM Press, Oakland
  • Date 2011-02
  • ISBN 9781604860535 / 1604860537
  • Weight 0.81 lbs (0.37 kg)
  • Dimensions 9 x 6.18 x 0.66 in (22.86 x 15.70 x 1.68 cm)
  • Dewey Decimal Code 796.334

About the author

Gabriel Kuhn was one of Austria's youngest semiprofessional soccer players in the 1980s and is the founder of the Alpine Anarchist Productions publishing company. He is the author of Life Under the Jolly Roger, the editor of Living for the Revolution, and the editor/translator of Gustav Landauer: Revolution and Other Writings.
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PM Press, 2011-02-24. Paperback. New. Soccer has turned into a multi-billion dollar industry. Professionalism and commercialization dominate its global image. Yet the game retains a rebellious side, maybe more so than any other sport co-opted by money makers and corrupt politicians. From its roots in working-class England to political protests by players and fans, and a current radical soccer underground, the notion of football as the "people's game" has been kept alive by numerous individuals, teams, and communities. This book not only traces this history, but also reflects on common criticisms: soccer ferments nationalism, serves right-wing powers, fosters competitiveness. Acknowledging these concerns, alternative perspectives on the game are explored, down to practical examples of egalitarian DIY soccer! Soccer vs. the State serves both as an orientation for the politically conscious football supporter and as an inspiration for those who try to pursue the love of the game away from… Read More
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