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How Soccer Explains the World

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Sports Non-Fiction History Travel Business

by Franklin Foer

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3.76 (9.2K ratings)
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description 261 pages

How Soccer Explains the World by Franklin Foer holds a well received rating of 3.76 out of 5, based on 9.2K reader ratings. First published in 2004. The book spans 261 pages.

About How Soccer Explains the World

Soccer is much more than a game, or even a way of life. It is a perfect window into the cross-currents of today's world, with all its joys and its sorrows. In this remarkably insightful, wide-ranging work of reportage, Franklin Foer takes us on a surprising tour through the world of soccer, shining a spotlight on the clash of civilizations, the international economy, and just about everything in between. How Soccer Explains the World is an utterly original book that makes sense of our troubled times.

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Author Franklin Foer
Published 2004
Pages 261
Genres Sports, Non-Fiction, History, Travel, Business
Average Rating 3.76 / 5.00
Total Ratings 9,231

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9.2K ratings
With a rating of 3.76, How Soccer Explains the World is rated below the global average of 4.17. Compared to its genre average of 4.03, it performs below the genre benchmark.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What genre is How Soccer Explains the World?

How Soccer Explains the World is categorized as Sports, Non-Fiction, History, Travel. Its primary genre classification is Sports.

Is How Soccer Explains the World worth reading?

Based on 9.2K reader ratings, How Soccer Explains the World has an average score of 3.76 out of 5.00, which is considered "Well Received."

How many pages is How Soccer Explains the World?

How Soccer Explains the World has 261 pages.

Who wrote How Soccer Explains the World?

How Soccer Explains the World was written by Franklin Foer. It was first published in 2004.

What is the ISBN for How Soccer Explains the World?

The ISBN-13 for How Soccer Explains the World is 9780060731430.0.

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