England and the 1966 World Cup: A Cultural History

by John Hughson

Book Overview

England and the 1966 World Cup presents a cultural analysis of what is considered a key 'moment of modernity' in the nation's post-war history. Regarded as having an importance beyond its primary sporting purpose, the World Cup in England is examined within the complexity of the cultural, social and political changes that characterised the mid-1960s. Yet, although addressing the importance of non-sport related connections, the book maintains a...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0719096154
• ISBN13: 9780719096150
• Release Date: June 2016
• Publisher: Manchester University Press
• Length: 216 Pages
• Weight: 1.04 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.1" x 9.2"