England and the 1966 World Cup
Subtitle: A cultural history
Publisher: Manchester University Press
Published: Jul 01, 2016
Language: eng
Format: hardcover
Number of pages: 216
ISBN-13: 9780719096150
Description: This title 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 focus on football, discussing it as a 'cultural form' and presenting an original perspective on the aesthetic accomplishment in football tactics by England's manager, Alf Ramsey.
Notes: Source title: England and the 1966 World Cup: A cultural history