Politics · 18 min
How Soccer Explains the World
By Franklin Foer
This episode reveals how the world's most popular sport is a profound lens for understanding globalization, tribalism, and the enduring human search for identity.
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Politics
Duration
18 min
What it is about
Globalization, Identity, Culture, Sports Sociology
Who it is for
If you've ever wondered why a game can stir such intense loyalty and division, this will illuminate the hidden forces at play, and this will help you see what to do next.
The author
Franklin Foer, a seasoned journalist and former editor of The New Republic, brings a reporter's eye to the global game, connecting seemingly disparate cultural, economic, and political threads through the lens of soccer.
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