TERRACE HEROES by Graham Kelly ( 9780714682945 ) - Books & Audio Books at Pickabook.co.uk

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Title:

TERRACE HEROES
THE LIFE AND TIMES OF THE 1930S PROFESSIONAL FOOTBALLER

By:

Graham Kelly

Format:

Paperback

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£45.99

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£44.61

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ISBN 10:

0714682942

ISBN 13:

9780714682945

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Publisher:

TAYLOR & FRANCIS LTD

Pub. date:

14 January, 2005

Series:

Sport in the Global Society

Pages:

187

Description:

This book examines 1930s football in England in its social, economic and political context by focusing on 10 of the top players of the era. It sheds light on the decade that saw players taking on a public persona as 'terrace heroes,'

Synopsis:

The 1930s saw the birth of the football idol - prototype for today's powerful media sport stars. The players of the 1930s were the first generation of professionals, yet until recently the life and careers of footballers of this generation has been little studied. In 1930s Britain, football became increasingly commercialized, and the rise and development of both local and national media enabled players to become widely recognized outside of their immediate local context for the first time. Tracing the origins, playing careers and 'afterlives' of several First Division players of the era, Graham Kelly's revealing history explores the reality of living in Britain between the wars and draws interesting comparisons with lives of the modern football hero today.

Illustrations:

10 black & white illustrations, 10 colour illustrations

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Imprint:

Frank Cass Publishers

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Returnable

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