The Aboriginal soccer tribe : a history of Aboriginal involvement with the world game
Maynard, John, 1954-2011
Book
A first in sporting literature, The Aboriginal Soccer Tribe is the largely untold history of Aboriginal involvement with the world game. Maynard examines an important aspect of our nations sporting history. The acceptance that Aboriginal players found within the postWorld War II migrant communities had a profound impact on their life directions and outlook. The multicultural environment of Australian soccer after the war provided them with a haven from the prejudice and racism of wider Australian society. Interweaving personal narrative and extensive research with links to the broader Indigenous world community, Maynard's book is a celebration of the extraordinary journey taken by Aboriginal sportsmen and women to forge the way ahead for the present crop of talented players.Australasian & Pacific history.soccer (Association football)
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Imprint:
Broome, W.A. : Magabala Books, 2011.
Collation:
192 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
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Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:
9781921248399
Dewey class:
796.3340994796.334
Language:
English
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BRN:
342071