One title on Sports Illustrated's list of the most influential sports books of the decade:How Soccer Explains the World (2004)Read about the other four books on the list.
New Republic editor Franklin Foer uses soccer's many-sided role in various cultures as a metaphor to explain the effects of globalization. Tireless reporting, memorable characters and countless colorful anecdotes make Foer's book a compelling read for soccer junkies and neophytes alike -- even if you disagree with the overreaching thesis.
--Marshal Zeringue
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