{"product_id":"dame-bola-a-journey-through-the-language-of-argentinian-football-paperback","title":"Dame Bola: A Journey Through the Language of Argentinian Football - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eChristopher Hylland\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eEvery language has its sports-related phrases: in English one communicates through metaphors originating in boxing, horse-racing, cricket and even fencing. Why do Argentinians almost exclusively express themselves through football?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eDame Bola\u003c\/i\u003e takes us on a journey through the many intriguing words, phrases and concepts used by Argentinians not only in their football but also in everyday society. The book explores identity and the inextricable link between football and life. Enjoy a deep dive into the cultural, historical and linguistic context of football terminology and the concepts unique to the Argentinian beautiful - and sometimes not so beautiful - game.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHalf-English, half-Norwegian, Christopher Hylland grew up in England before regularly moving between Norway and the UK. In 2013, he moved to Argentina with a further two years in Perú and Colombia, travelling across the South American continent on his way. Having spent significant time in Buenos Aires, Hylland is well placed to delve deep into Argentinian language, culture and identity. This is his second book.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 336\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.1 x 8.4 x 5.4 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e April 08, 2025\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47687883129053,"sku":"9781801509909","price":31.47,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0811\/9867\/8237\/files\/2aXS9RmFB59781801509909.webp?v=1774040609","url":"https:\/\/handfulofbooks.com\/products\/dame-bola-a-journey-through-the-language-of-argentinian-football-paperback","provider":"Handful of Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}