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Through the lens of Brazil's trademark sport, reporter Alex Bellos brings us a fascinating portrait of Brazilian identity. Soccer is how the world sees Brazil, but it is also how Brazilians see themselves. The game symbolizes racial harmony, flamboyance, youth, innovation, & skill, & yet it is also a microcosm of the country itself, containing all of its contradictions. Traveling extensively from Uruguay to the northeastern backlands, & from the coastal cities of Rio de Janeiro & Sao Paulo to the Amazon jungle, Bellos shows how Brazil changed soccer & how soccer shaped Brazil. He tells the stories behind the great players, like Pele & Garrincha, the great teams, & the great matches, as well as extraordinary stories from people & fields all over Brazil. Illus.
| ISBN-13 | 9780756785031 |
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| ISBN-10 | 0756785030 |
| List Price | $26.00 |
| Format | Hardcover |
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| Pages | 407 pages |
| Publisher | Diane Pub Co |
| Published On | 2004-12-01 |
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