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A Social History of English Cricket

by Derek Birley
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A Social History of English Cricket - Thryft
A Social History of English Cricket - Thryft

Cricket: reflecting English culture, passion, and history.

If you're a cricket enthusiast or a fan of sports history, "A Social History of English Cricket" would be a compelling read for you. Derek Birley takes you beyond scores and statistics, diving into how cricket has shaped and been shaped by English society. It's the kind of book that can deepen your appreciation for the game by showing its place in the larger cultural tapestry.

  • William Hill Sports Book of the Year (1999)
  • Cricket Society/MCC Book of the Year (1999)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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A Social History of English Cricket

by Derek Birley
$10.71 Now $5.90 Save 45%
ISBN: 9781854106223
Authors: Derek Birley
Publisher: Aurum Press
Date of Publication: 1999-01-01
Format: Hardcover
Related Collections: History, Sports, Sociology
Related Topics: Social Justice, Biography, History, Recreation, Social Issues, Microhistory
Goodreads rating: 3.74
(rated by 97 readers)

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Presenting cricket as more than a game, this book investigates the sport's role as art form, as cult, as ceremony, as passionate addiction and source of hero-worship.
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This is a well-read book, which means that the previous owner probably really enjoyed it! The cover and pages may include moderate foxing and annotations, but the text is not obscured and still readable. Moderate cosmetic defects and minor water damage may be present on the edges of the book. For paperbacks, there may be multiple crease marks on the spine.

*Books may be missing bundle media (e.g. CD, e-book code), if included.

 

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Cricket: reflecting English culture, passion, and history.

If you're a cricket enthusiast or a fan of sports history, "A Social History of English Cricket" would be a compelling read for you. Derek Birley takes you beyond scores and statistics, diving into how cricket has shaped and been shaped by English society. It's the kind of book that can deepen your appreciation for the game by showing its place in the larger cultural tapestry.

  • William Hill Sports Book of the Year (1999)
  • Cricket Society/MCC Book of the Year (1999)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.