The Soccer Tribe
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Very good
Pages: Good
What if the beautiful game is less a sport and more a primal ritual, a theatre of tribal identity played out on grass? In The Soccer Tribe, renowned zoologist and anthropologist Desmond Morris turns his scientific gaze upon the world of football, applying the same behavioural analysis he once directed at animal communities to the roaring crowds, superstitious rituals, and territorial passions of the global soccer phenomenon. With characteristic wit and scholarly rigour, Morris chronicles the customs, hierarchies, and ceremonies of football culture — from the sacred turf of the stadium to the tribal markings of club colours — arguing that the sport taps into something far deeper than mere entertainment. Drawing on rich photographic evidence and a wealth of cross-cultural observation, The Soccer Tribe presents football as a mirror of human nature itself, illuminating how the instincts of belonging, loyalty, and conflict are channelled through ninety minutes of play. Morris illustrates with compelling clarity how supporter communities function as modern tribes, governed by unspoken laws and ancient drives. This landmark work sits at a fascinating crossroads between popular culture and serious anthropological inquiry, and stands as a testament to Morris's extraordinary ability to make the familiar feel profoundly, thrillingly strange. Whether you are a devoted fan or a curious observer of human behaviour, this book will leave you wondering if you ever truly understood the game at all.
Author: Desmond Morris
Format: Hardback
Genre: Sport & fitness
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Very good
Pages: Good
What if the beautiful game is less a sport and more a primal ritual, a theatre of tribal identity played out on grass? In The Soccer Tribe, renowned zoologist and anthropologist Desmond Morris turns his scientific gaze upon the world of football, applying the same behavioural analysis he once directed at animal communities to the roaring crowds, superstitious rituals, and territorial passions of the global soccer phenomenon. With characteristic wit and scholarly rigour, Morris chronicles the customs, hierarchies, and ceremonies of football culture — from the sacred turf of the stadium to the tribal markings of club colours — arguing that the sport taps into something far deeper than mere entertainment. Drawing on rich photographic evidence and a wealth of cross-cultural observation, The Soccer Tribe presents football as a mirror of human nature itself, illuminating how the instincts of belonging, loyalty, and conflict are channelled through ninety minutes of play. Morris illustrates with compelling clarity how supporter communities function as modern tribes, governed by unspoken laws and ancient drives. This landmark work sits at a fascinating crossroads between popular culture and serious anthropological inquiry, and stands as a testament to Morris's extraordinary ability to make the familiar feel profoundly, thrillingly strange. Whether you are a devoted fan or a curious observer of human behaviour, this book will leave you wondering if you ever truly understood the game at all.