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Title: THE TAO OF CRICKET
By: Ashis Nandy
Format: Paperback

List price: £6.99


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ISBN 10: 0195653211
ISBN 13: 9780195653212
Publisher: OUP INDIA
Pub. date: 21 December, 2000
Pages: 176
Description: Cricket is an Indian game accidentally discovered by the British, says Ashis Nandy, defying history in this original book. He analyzes the popular game and profiles legendary figures such as W.G. Grace, Douglas Jardine and Ranjitsinhji.
Synopsis: Cricket is an Indian game accidentally discovered by the British, says Ashis Nandy, defying history, in this delightful book. He treats us to meditations on the history, philosophy, and results of the game, as well as intriguing psychological profiles of some of its greatest players. He also extends his analysis to the modern urban-industrial ethic and mass culture.
Publication: India
Imprint: OUP India
Returns: Non-returnable
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