Brazil Futebol:Football to the Rhythm of the Samba Beat: Football to the Rhythm of the Samba Beat

— —

Keir Radnedge

Brazil Futebol

Football to the Rhythm of the Samba Beat: Football to the Rhythm of the Samba Beat

Keir Radnedge

$39.99

Hardback

Not in-store but you can order this
How long will it take?

Availability Information

We source books from suppliers in Australia and overseas. For books we don't currently have in stock, the time it takes to get them from our suppliers can vary widely - from a few days to a few months - so we check each book with each supplier to determine the expected time it will take to be supplied to us.

We then advise you accordingly. If the time taken to get any book is too long for you, you can let us know and we will cancel or adjust your order, and refund as required.

To find out the anticipated arrival time for specific items prior to ordering, please contact us by phone or email:

Phone +61 2 9264 3111, or 1800 4 BOOKS (1800 4 26657) if outside Sydney:
option 1 Abbey's Bookshop (Crime, History, Science, Kids & more) • info@abbeys.com.au
option 2 Language Book Centre (ESL & Foreign Languages) • language@abbeys.com.au
option 3 Galaxy Bookshop (Sci-fi, Fantasy, Romance, Graphic Novels) • sf@galaxybooks.com.au

QTY:

English

Carlton Books Ltd
13 March 2014

Sports & outdoor recreation; Football (Soccer, Association football)

"There is no question that the spiritual home of football is Brazil, five-time FIFA World Cup winners and the hosts of the 2014 FIFA World Cup. Brazil Futebol captures the essence of the world's premier football nation and tells the story of more than a century of footballing passion. Starting in the 1870s when the Scottish expatriate Thomas Donohue first introduced the game to the native Brazilians, it recounts the unprecedented success of the national team, building to their debut World Cup triumph in 1958 and beyond, detailing all the most famous players and moments. But Brazil Futebol is not just about the storied triumphs of the professional ranks. The book is as much a commentary on the game in Brazil.

Football is the country's heartbeat; entire cities grind to a halt when the national team plays; thousands travel to each World Cup, often dressed extravagantly and always dancing to the samba beat; and local rivalries between supporters of the leading club sides are fierce. Football is a way of life. Brazilians routinely refer to their nation as o Pais do Futebol (""the Country of Football"") and with good reason. From the centre of Rio to the countryside, the favelas (slums), parks, and beaches are a hive of informal kickabouts from morning till night, with players seeking to emulate their idols. The World Cup will now return to Brazil in 2014 for the first time in over 60 years and the eyes of the world will be on it. Brazil Futebol, a celebration of o Pais do Futebol in all its forms, will be the perfect companion."

By: Keir Radnedge
Imprint: Carlton Books Ltd
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 244mm, Width: 191mm, Spine: 17mm
ISBN: 9781780973999
ISBN 10: 1780973993
Pages: 160
Publication Date: 13 March 2014
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Introduction; Origins; The Fateful Final (1950); Pele and the Golden Era (1958-70); Carnival Time; And the Beat Goes On (1970s-80s); Tribal Gatherings: Club Football; In the Street to the Beach; The Winning Habit (1990s-2000s).

Keir Radnedge has been covering football for more than 40 years. He has written countless books on the subject, from tournament guides to comprehensive encyclopedias, aimed at all ages. His journalism career included the Daily Mail for 20 years, as well as The Guardian and other national newspapers and magazines in the UK and abroad. He is a former editor of World Soccer, generally recognized as the premier English-language magazine on global football. In addition to his writing, Keir has been a regular analyst for BBC radio and television, Sky Sports and the American cable television news channel CNN. He also edited a tournament newspaper at the FIFA World Cup tournaments of 1982, 1986 and 1990, as well as at Euro 96, and has scripted video reviews of numerous football tournaments. He is also the London-based editor of SportsFeatures.com, the Olympic Games and football news website.