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OverviewNow with a new afterword, The Girls of Summer, by the award- winning New York Times sportswriter Jere Longman, takes a serious, compelling look at the women who won the 1999 World Cup and brings to life the skills and victories of the American team. Longman explores the issues this unprecedented achievement has raised: the importance of the players as role models; the significance of race and class; the sexualization of the team members; and the differences between men and women's sports. Provocative and insightful, this book reminds us that the real struggles are off the field -- and some remain to be won. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Jere LongmanPublisher: HarperCollins Publishers Inc Imprint: Collins Dimensions: Width: 13.50cm , Height: 2.00cm , Length: 20.20cm Weight: 0.299kg ISBN: 9780060934682ISBN 10: 0060934689 Pages: 336 Publication Date: 27 June 2023 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsReviewsFascinating.... With enough new behind-the-scenes reporting to satisfy even the most inveterate soccer fan, -- Sports Illustrated More than a sports book... Longman tackles complex and controversial issues like race and sex and gender politics on a global scale. -- Boston Globe """Fascinating.... With enough new behind-the-scenes reporting to satisfy even the most inveterate soccer fan, ""--"" Sports Illustrated""""More than a sports book... Longman tackles complex and controversial issues like race and sex and gender politics on a global scale.""--"" Boston Globe""" Author InformationJeré Longman is a sports reporter for the New York Times whose books include the national bestseller Among the Heroes: United Flight 93 and the Passengers and Crew Who Fought Back and The Hurricanes: One High School Team's Homecoming After Katrina, chosen by Slate magazine as one of the Best Books of 2008. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |