17,30 €*
Versandkostenfrei per Post / DHL
Lieferzeit 1-2 Wochen
John Barnes spent the first dozen years of his life in Jamaica before moving to the UK with his family in 1975. Six years later he was a professional footballer, distinguishing himself for Watford, Liverpool and England, and in the process becoming this country's most prominent black player.
Barnes is now an articulate and captivating social commentator and in The Uncomfortable Truth About Racism he tackles head-on the many complex issues surrounding prejudice with his trademark intelligence and authority.
By vividly evoking his own experiences, and holding a mirror to this country's past, present and future, Barnes provides a powerful and moving testimony.
The Uncomfortable Truth About Racism is a personal and thought-provoking book that will help to inform and advance the conversation around society's ongoing battle with the awful stain of discrimination.
John Barnes spent the first dozen years of his life in Jamaica before moving to the UK with his family in 1975. Six years later he was a professional footballer, distinguishing himself for Watford, Liverpool and England, and in the process becoming this country's most prominent black player.
Barnes is now an articulate and captivating social commentator and in The Uncomfortable Truth About Racism he tackles head-on the many complex issues surrounding prejudice with his trademark intelligence and authority.
By vividly evoking his own experiences, and holding a mirror to this country's past, present and future, Barnes provides a powerful and moving testimony.
The Uncomfortable Truth About Racism is a personal and thought-provoking book that will help to inform and advance the conversation around society's ongoing battle with the awful stain of discrimination.
Born in Jamaica in 1963, John Barnes moved to the UK with his family at the age of 12.
His distinguished football career included six years at Watford and a decade at Liverpool. Whilst at Anfield, he played 403 games, scored 106 goals, and won the First Division twice, the FA Cup twice and the League Cup. He was the FWA Footballer of the Year in both 1988 and 1990.
Barnes won 79 caps for his country, scoring 11 goals and playing at the 1986 and 1990 World Cup finals, and the [...]opean Championships. In 1984, against Brazil in Rio, he scored what is widely considered to be the greatest ever individual goal for England.
Barnes also played for Newcastle United and Charlton Athletic, and had spells managing Celtic, Jamaica and Tranmere Rovers.
Now a football pundit and social commentator, he regularly appears in the media to discuss issues around prejudice and discrimination.
| Erscheinungsjahr: | 2022 |
|---|---|
| Genre: | Soziologie |
| Rubrik: | Wissenschaften |
| Medium: | Taschenbuch |
| Seiten: | 320 |
| Inhalt: | Kartoniert / Broschiert |
| ISBN-13: | 9781472290427 |
| ISBN-10: | 1472290429 |
| Sprache: | Englisch |
| Einband: | Kartoniert / Broschiert |
| Autor: | Barnes, John |
| Hersteller: | Mobius |
| Maße: | 196 x 127 x 30 mm |
| Von/Mit: | John Barnes |
| Erscheinungsdatum: | 16.08.2022 |
| Gewicht: | 0,227 kg |
Born in Jamaica in 1963, John Barnes moved to the UK with his family at the age of 12.
His distinguished football career included six years at Watford and a decade at Liverpool. Whilst at Anfield, he played 403 games, scored 106 goals, and won the First Division twice, the FA Cup twice and the League Cup. He was the FWA Footballer of the Year in both 1988 and 1990.
Barnes won 79 caps for his country, scoring 11 goals and playing at the 1986 and 1990 World Cup finals, and the [...]opean Championships. In 1984, against Brazil in Rio, he scored what is widely considered to be the greatest ever individual goal for England.
Barnes also played for Newcastle United and Charlton Athletic, and had spells managing Celtic, Jamaica and Tranmere Rovers.
Now a football pundit and social commentator, he regularly appears in the media to discuss issues around prejudice and discrimination.
| Erscheinungsjahr: | 2022 |
|---|---|
| Genre: | Soziologie |
| Rubrik: | Wissenschaften |
| Medium: | Taschenbuch |
| Seiten: | 320 |
| Inhalt: | Kartoniert / Broschiert |
| ISBN-13: | 9781472290427 |
| ISBN-10: | 1472290429 |
| Sprache: | Englisch |
| Einband: | Kartoniert / Broschiert |
| Autor: | Barnes, John |
| Hersteller: | Mobius |
| Maße: | 196 x 127 x 30 mm |
| Von/Mit: | John Barnes |
| Erscheinungsdatum: | 16.08.2022 |
| Gewicht: | 0,227 kg |
Ähnliche Produkte
Lieferzeit 1-2 Werktage
Aktuell nicht verfügbar
Lieferzeit 4-7 Werktage
Lieferzeit 4-7 Werktage
Lieferzeit 4-7 Werktage