Beautiful game

Football is at the heart of British culture - yet never has it been in greater turmoil. Once, football stood for passion, community, honour, even beauty. The game is in danger of losing its lifeblood - and its soul. In The Beautiful Game? David Conn, the game's most respected investigative journalist, sets out on a journey through the heart of our national game, exploring how the sport has failed - and who is to blame. This is a book for those who keep the faith, who believe that the sport itself, stripped of the greed and self-interest blighting its organisation, still has values, and can still be beautiful.'For a fascinating insight into the causes, and the creators, of the game's ills this is a superbly told tale' Independent

Product details

• Authors: David Conn
• Publisher: Yellow Jersey
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 04.08.2005
• EAN: 9780224064361
• ISBN: 978-0-224-06436-1
• No. of pages: 448
• Dimensions: 127 mm x 197 mm x 27 mm
• Subjects: Guides > Sport > Ball sport; Non-fiction book; Social sciences, law, business > Sociology > Sociological theories; England, BUSINESS & ECONOMICS / Business Ethics, Corruption, SPORTS & RECREATION / Business Aspects, Business ethics & social responsibility, Sociology: sport & leisure, Sociology: sport and leisure, Sports governing bodies, Corruption in society, SPORTS & RECREATION / Cultural & Social Aspects, Ethical issues and debates, Criminal law: corruption