{"product_id":"9780745351216","title":"Beyond the Final Whistle","description":"\u003cp\u003ePolitical economist Vasilis Kostakis delves into a new philosophy of soccer, inspiring us to see how this sport could be a force for social change rather than a contributor to a collapsing society.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith a light touch, \u003cem\u003eBeyond the Final Whistle\u003c\/em\u003e tackles the meaning of the beautiful game, exploring how it is produced and played, from the dribbles of a young Zapatista to the many goals of Messi. Speaking to activists, philosophers, comedians, and soccer players, he imagines what the sport would look like in a new, post-capitalist world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHow does soccer affect global inequality and the climate crisis? How does it teach our children empathy? What makes the game so captivating to billions of people, and how can this passion be used for liberation? With humor and insight, \u003cem\u003eBeyond the Final Whistle\u003c\/em\u003e is a love letter to soccer and revolution.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vasilis Kostakis","offers":[{"title":"Pluto Press |  Paperback \/ softback | Trade paperback (US) |  2025-04-20","offer_id":46308123017471,"sku":"9780745351216","price":27.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0329\/9075\/7001\/files\/BNCImageAPI_98a75262-74ea-469f-b91c-2aeda39e50c1.jpg?v=1730834770","url":"https:\/\/riverbookshop.com\/products\/9780745351216","provider":"River Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}